Apprentice Account Handler

Summary

Working closely with Brokers and Account Handlers across the business, with exposure to other areas of the group. Learn ‘on-the-job’ in a dynamic and collaborative environment whilst studying for an industry recognised qualification. Dealing with administration arranging and placing a cross section of insurance programmes on a global basis.

Wage: £26,000 a year
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Training course: Insurance practitioner (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 7

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The BMS Early Careers Programme provides a route into a successful career in a dynamic industry. The Early Careers programme offers a rotation around a variety of teams including:

Construction & Engineering
Cyber & Technology
Energy
Marine
Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax
Property
Shipping & Offshore Finance
Terrorism & Political Violence

Within this role you will:

Be trained in the learning and understanding of the insurance market through continual personal development and support from colleagues
Assist in the administration of arranging and placing a cross section of insurance programmes on a global basis
Be trained in engaging with insurers and customers both verbally and via email

Where you’ll work

One America Square London
EC3N 2LS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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

Insurance Practitioner Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

To complete you application, please fill out the following survey - https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HU1zCy82JtGw5nlSZfySxzu6o?domain=forms.office.com

About this company

BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk. We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Rhys Cade

rhys.cade@davies-group.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300740.

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