Apprentice Insurance Broker

Summary

Join our team as an Apprentice Commercial Insurance Broker. You'll assist with client management, insurance quotes, claims handling, administration, and basic accounts. Gain hands-on experience, develop industry knowledge, and work towards qualifications for a rewarding career in commercial insurance. Ideal for organised, motivated individuals.

Annual wage: £18,460 a year
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Training course: Insurance practitioner (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00, with 1 hour for lunch.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 1 Year 7 Months
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for a driven individual to join our team as an Apprentice Commercial Insurance Broker. In this role, you will:

Support senior brokers in managing client portfolios, preparing insurance quotations, handling renewals, and assisting with claims management.
You’ll also gain valuable experience in insurance administration, including processing documents and managing client records.
Basic accounts management, such as invoicing and payment tracking.
Develop a deep understanding of the UK insurance market, build technical knowledge, and work towards industry-recognised qualifications.

Where you’ll work

1 Artemis Court

St. Johns Road, Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8XQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Insurance practitioner (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Achieve desired business outcomes within own area of insurance responsibility, in line with the organisation's commercial aims and objectives.

Identify information from a range of sources to determine an appropriate course of action including a recommendation, a decision or a referral.

Analyse data to make evidence based decisions.

Apply organisational quality assurance policies and procedures in their role and within the limits of own authority.

Apply appropriate method of communication for audience and circumstances.

Records, verifies, maintains and where appropriate, shares information.

Compliant with relevant governance, policies and procedures.

Identify work with stakeholders and creates and maintains a network of stakeholders needed to undertake casework effectively and to conclusion.

Balances competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.

Builds and maintains positive relationships.

Work as part of a team to help achieve results.

Identify potential claims fraud and determine the correct action to prevent loss.

Manage insurance claims and/or payments within the limits of responsibility in line with policies and procedures.

Identify and manage insurance risks within the limits of responsibility in line with policies and procedures.

Recommend insurance and premiums decisions within the limits of responsibility and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

Gather and interpret relevant information to provide a return on insurance decisions.

Match client’s needs with available insurance products and services.

Optimises the potential return on insurance decisions within the scope of own role by identifying and positioning the client’s case with the insurer.

Achieve desired business outcomes within own area of insurance responsibility, in line with the organisation's commercial aims and objectives.

Identify information from a range of sources to determine an appropriate course of action including a recommendation, a decision or a referral.

Analyse data to make evidence based decisions.

Apply organisational quality assurance policies and procedures in their role and within the limits of own authority.

Apply appropriate method of communication for audience and circumstances.

Records, verifies, maintains and where appropriate, shares information.

Compliant with relevant governance, policies and procedures.

Identify work with stakeholders and creates and maintains a network of stakeholders needed to undertake casework effectively and to conclusion.

Balances competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.

Builds and maintains positive relationships.

Work as part of a team to help achieve results.

Your training plan

Your training will be completed online from your employers working address.

More training information

Apprentices will work towards the Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Fully and part funded learning and development programme that includes the Cert CII
Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Insurance Practitioners
Role-specific route ways tailor the apprenticeship to the job role:
- Claims Handler/Loss Adjuster
- Assistant Underwriter
- Junior Broker
Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme
Includes digital CII study books and exam entries
Resit costs for CII exams and End-Point-Assessment will be covered by the employer
Fortnightly workshops for each CII exam
All workshops recorded and available on demand
Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real-time support and assistance from experienced and qualified insurance professionals
Exam tips, tricks, and strategies
Regular tutorials and assessments with sector experts

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 Subjects including English and maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business, Finance or related subject (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills

About this company

Park Commercial Ltd are a expanding and growing Commercial Insurance Broker.

http://www.parkcommercial.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as a Commercial Insurance Broker. With experience, you could advance to senior broker positions, specialise in niche markets, or move into leadership roles. The skills and qualifications gained will also open doors to various roles in insurance, risk management, or underwriting. Continuous professional development and certifications can further enhance your career, potentially leading to higher-level positions and increased earning potential in the financial services sector.

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