TMK Insurance Apprenticeship Programme

Summary

The TMK Insurance Apprenticeship Programme is now open for applications! We have three apprentice opportunities within Underwriting to join TMK this Autumn on 2.5 year fixed-term contract with a view to be permanently placed at the end of the programme.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Insurance practitioner (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 3

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

This programme offers:

The opportunity to rotate between teams to gain excellent exposure and understanding of varied insurance & company activities.
Structured training to help you understand the technical principles and processes involved in specific insurance disciplines.
The chance to build a network across the company and join our early careers community.
Support so you can start your own professional development journey and study a recognised insurance qualification (CII).
The opportunity to complete your Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship with a government approved provider.

What we look for:

We are looking for a student who is ready to join an ambitious, forward-looking company
You should have A Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
You should have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above
A fast learner, who is curious, analytical and determined
A good communicator who can build strong stakeholder relationships
Someone who enjoys problem solving

Where you’ll work

20 Fenchurch Street

London

EC3M 3BY

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

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

L3 Insurance practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 4 and above)

A Level in:

Any Subject (grade C or above)

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

About this company

Tokio Marine Kiln is a leading international insurer with a reputation for specialist underwriting expertise, outstanding claims service, and innovative products. Our underwriters are empowered to write a broad range of specialist insurance and reinsurance risks underpinned by the leading claims team in the London market. As part of one of the largest insurance groups in the world, we provide stability and strength in a changing world, enabling our clients to fulfil ambitions, while benefiting society and our people. Our products and services are underpinned by our core values and our commitment to being a “Good Company”, a cornerstone of which is an open, inclusive and empowering culture in which all our people can thrive. Our people help us make tomorrow better.

https://www.tmkiln.com/careers/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

We have three apprentice opportunities within Underwriting to join TMK this Autumn on 2.5 year fixed-term contract with a view to be permanently placed at the end of the programme.

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