Apprentice - Underwriting Assistant – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Fantastic position as an Underwriting Assistant within AXA XL. The primary purpose of the Underwriting Assistant role is to perform tasks supporting the existing Underwriting book of business, whilst developing the necessary skillset to liaise with key internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role in our Ipswich office as well as remotely.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Financial services administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

Working with Middle Office London Team to develop your knowledge of the class of business and the accounts written by:
Performing “Account Health Check” on renewal accounts
Performing Compliance and Sustainability checks on new and renewal business
Indexing (digital filing of documents against correct records)
Data entry and corrections. Calculation sheets
Premium reconciliations and amendments
Account and portfolio management and reporting tasks

Where you’ll work

80 Civic Drive
Ipswich
IP1 2AN

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

Financial services administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Quality service delivery: Consistently develops and delivers excellent service to customers, colleagues & advisers, supporting the products / services provided and adhering to ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ principles at all times
Customer communication & relationships: Develops effective relationships with customers & key contacts, handling & resolving issues through effective verbal/written/IT skills.
Team working & collaboration: Understands role within team & impact on others. Consistently endeavours to support colleagues & collaborate to achieve results
Planning & prioritising: Consistently adheres to systems & processes using proficient IT skills, including risk, regulatory and governance requirements

Your training plan

Your training will be run by a market leading Insurance training provider. Throughout your programme, you will have a dedicated Skills Coach to support your learning. Your training will be delivered remotley, you will not visit an external location for your learning.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 6)
Maths (grade 6)

A Level in:

Any subject (grade C and 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
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career within an established insurance company. AXA Group is the 4th largest insurance company in the world. You will support the underwriting team and learn valuable skills to progress your career. If you wish to forge a career in insurance and financial services, this is the role for you.

About this company

AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally. We partner with those who move the world forward.

http://AXAXL.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including lunch allowance, pension contributions, private health insurance.

After this apprenticeship

The insurance industry has an established career progression, especially within underwriting. After completing your Level 3 apprenticeship, you could progress onto a Level 4 or Level 6 programme.

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