Internship Opportunity - The Swedish Club Hong Kong (Paid, One Year Programme)

The Swedish Club is a leading mutual marine insurance company established in 1872, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. With offices in key maritime cities including Hong Kong, Athene, Singapore, Oslo, New York and London, the Club provides Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Freight, Demurrage & Defence (FD&D), Hull & Machinery (H&M), and related marine insurance solutions to shipowners and charterers worldwide.

The Swedish Club Hong Kong which was established in 1982 serving as the regional hub for Greater China works closely with members, brokers, and partners, supporting a strong fleet and delivering high-quality underwriting, claims, and loss prevention services.

The Swedish Club Hong Kong branch is offering a paid one-year traineeship designed for students or recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the maritime and marine insurance sector. This programme provides a unique opportunity to work closely with our international team and build practical skills across several core functions.

What You Will Do

During the one-year traineeship, you will support and receive training in key operational areas, including:

• Claims Handling - assisting in case assessment, documentation, member communication, and exposure to real P&I and FD&D matters
• Sanctions & Compliance Support - helping with screening, research, due diligence, and monitoring processes
• Underwriting Assistance - supporting quotation preparation, KYC analysis, member profiling, and administrative tasks
• Training & Professional Development - structured mentorship, on-the-job learning, and participation in internal and beyond organisation knowledge-sharing sessions

What We're Looking For

• Students or graduates in law, maritime studies, transport logistics, business, insurance, or related subjects
• Strong communication skills; fluency in English required, Mandarin/Cantonese an advantage
• A curious, intelligent, and proactive mindset, with genuine interest in marine insurance, shipping and legal matters
• Demonstrated ability to work hard and responsible, collaborating effectively in a fast-paced international environment

Programme Duration & Compensation

Duration: 12 months, full-time
Start Date: 1st June (or as mutually agreed)
Job prospect: transferring to permanent job either underwriting or claims department based on credit

Application Process

Due to GDPR regulations, we are unable to accept applications via email. If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please contact Julia Ju, Regional Executive Director, at [email protected] . We apply a rolling selection process and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Application Deadline, No later than 1 April 2026 .

Department Team Hong Kong Locations Hong Kong Remote status Hybrid