Job description
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001718Vacancy location
Location
United Kingdom, South East, London
Vacancy details
Job Profile
Lockton - Apprentice
Title
Launch Apprenticeship Programme (Insurance / Reinsurance) 2023
Description
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in the dynamic world of insurance or reinsurance with our ‘earn as you learn’ apprenticeship programme.
Whether you’re helping Olympic athletes to preserve their performance or performance or supporting the continued growth of renewable fuels, you’ll be making a difference in the world. (Re)Insurance is an industry continually responding to climate change, fluctuations in the global economy and ever evolving technological advances.
What’s in it for you…?
- Knowledge development via a mix of skills workshops, self-guided study and on-the-job training
- Hands-on experience, mentored by industry specialists
- Skills-based, industry recognised qualifications including Certificate Level CII and Insurance Practitioner or Business Administration Level 3, earning financial incentives as you progress
- You will be with us as a permanent employee from day one
The programme is non-rotational, which means you will be assigned to one of our specialist business units. This will be determined as you progress through our assessment process.
The pathway you’ll be on with us will be in one of the following two areas:
Insurance/ Reinsurance Client Service and Broking
Typical role responsibilities within this area might include:
- Working in support of Account Managers to aid in the overall service provision to clients ensuring that the business is retained and developed
- Understanding a client’s risk profile, business needs and exposures
- Interaction with underwriters and providing day-to day support to Placing Brokers
- Proving technical and administrative support in the servicing and processing of insurance business
- Working alongside the new business development producers in prospect identification and winning
Insurance /Reinsurance Technical and Divisional Support
Typical role responsibilities within this area might include:
- Project management i.e. provision of key insights, research and business analytics to clients, prospective clients and within the business, to aid and inform decision making
- Developing claims handling skills and responsibilities
- Technical processing, incorporating Broker Support, Processing, Treaty, Excess of Loss, Claims and IBA functions
Date: September 2023 (permanent position)
Salary: £22,500 per annum
About Lockton
Lockton is a leading, global insurance broker with a focus on exceptional client service and expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management.
The entrepreneurial culture of the business is reflected in empowering associates to act quickly, learn fast and provide the right solutions for their clients.
Candidate Profile
Entry requirements
- A Levels (or equivalent) and 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- A diligent honest and collaborative approach, with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage time and prioritise
- Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)/ similar software applications
- Enthusiasm, ability to demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn
Access to all: We’re committed to removing barriers to entry for all individuals. If required, we can provide a range of discretionary support options to applicants. Please contact us directly for further detail.