Apprentice Insurance Broker
Millins Insurance Brokers
Ormskirk, L40 2QP
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 August 2024
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Summary
At Millins, you will work alongside time served hands-on equestrians that have stepped out of the stable and into the office. Millins team members assist equestrians every day by arranging insurances to support Horse Transporters, Riding Schools, Livery Yards, Freelancers and private individuals too.
- Annual wage
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£15,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£15k to £19k depending on experience with the opportunity for further increase as the candidate progresses through their training.
- Training course
- Insurance practitioner (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 year 7 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Equestrian Insurance Broker, you will need to complete a variety of tasks including:
- Build and maintain ongoing relations with clients
- Take information from clients, understand client needs to enable assessment of their insurance needs
- Research insurance companies’ policies and negotiate to find the most suitable cover, and/or arrange Insurance on Millins specialist facilities
- Ensure that clients understand the terms and cover provided
- Manage client needs throughout the policy life to include any amendments
- Support team members with managing their client base and answering customer queries via telephone and email
Where you’ll work
14 New Street
Mawdesley
Ormskirk
L40 2QP
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
Your training plan
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 or equivalent in:
- 3 Additional Subjects (grade Grade 4(C))
- English (grade Grade 4(C))
- Maths (grade Grade 4(C))
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Other requirements
We are potentially moving our office to Southport from January 2025.
About this company
Formed in 1977, David Roberts & Partners has grown into a family of independent insurance brokers. Its businesses span the UK, with global reach across every continent across the world. DR&P Group’s 18-month to 2-year Apprenticeship programme offers entry-level roles across our Broking, Claims, Underwriting and Lloyd’s of London businesses. These new Level 3 Insurance Practitioner apprenticeship roles offer entrants an exciting alternative for those who may not wish to go to university. Working with our training partner, Skills Edge, our aim is to provide you with all the tools, qualifications and support necessary to launch a thriving career with our business. This position is with our equestrian specialist broker, Millins
After this apprenticeship
Possible permanent role upon completion with further progression within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270623.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
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