Underwriting Operations Apprentice 2023 Fareham, England
Zurich Insurance
Full Time
Fareham, England
20000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Underwriting Operations Apprentice 2023
Location: Fareham
Salary: £20,000
Qualification: Level 4 Insurance Practitioner
Start Date: September 2023
Closing date for applications: 19 March 2023
Insurance is so much more than you think!
Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, this apprenticeship could be the ideal role for you! You’ll find the perfect balance of real life, on the job experience, whilst having time to complete your studies and earn qualifications too. With plenty of support around you, you’ll have lots of opportunities to shape and grow your career and to make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.
Your Opportunity
The length of your apprenticeship will vary dependant on course provider and scheme. Rest assured; we will support your study time alongside your permanent role.
Our apprenticeships cater for a variety of different skillsets and interests, and you’ll receive all the training, support, and opportunities you need to set you on your way to a successful career with us.
As an Underwriting Operations Apprentice, you will work within our Commercial business, contributing to the development and management of UW processes which supports our large international customers and key broking partners. You will support teams across our business to help support the accurate delivery to our customers.
You will build relationships with key stakeholders within the commercial business to support our customers’ and brokers’ needs. You will have an opportunity to start your Zurich career in the dynamic, complex and exciting Insurance market, learning from experienced relationship managers in your team.
Beyond the day to day activities there are also opportunities to get involved in supporting future ways of working, including process improvement, automation and artificial intelligence technology.
What’s in it for you?
As well as joining a company that is passionate about sustainability and our customers, you can expect:
- £20,000 starting salary
- 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
- Private medical cover
- 12% company pension contribution
- Annual company bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounted gadget insurance
- Discounted technology offers
In return you’ll be joining a business where creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We’re also passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we have won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture.
What you’ll need:
- In England a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English
- Commitment & dedication to study an apprenticeship qualification
- Ability to use some independent thinking
- Eye for detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work in a team
- Effective personal planning and organisation
- Desire to improve processes & problem solve
- Future thinking
- Appetite to learn and achieve professional qualifications.
You’ll need to decide on your single choice of apprenticeship programme when you submit your application, so please take time to make sure you’ve chosen the one that is right for you.
Are you ready to create a brighter future?
At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.
We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.
So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
Please note
We are unable to progress your application if you don't meet our criteria due the requirements of our apprenticeship providers. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship.
