Insurance & Risk Advisor Apprenticeship

80% of your time (4 days) will be on the job training (at 40 Broad Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5NS), including:

Observing the team both in the office and at client meetings Speaking to small businesses about their risks and advising on insurance covers Data entry – inputting client details into appropriate insurer quote engines Negotiating with insurers to ensure you tailor covers to meet the client’s needs Regular contact with clients and amending their insurances to stay relevant to the changes in their business Managing claims to ensure a positive outcome for our clients Attending networking events remotely and across the Southwest to get to know the local small business community Assisting with procedure manuals and templates for future learners Writing thought pieces for social media to build brand reputation Involvement in the Chartered Insurance Institute/BIBA to promote the profession

Training:

Knowledge is one of our core values. As such, this will be a circa 3-year programme starting with a 15-month programme to achieve the Certificate level qualification and then a second programme of circa 20 months to get to the Diploma. The qualifications to earn include;

CILA Certificate in Insurance CII Certificate in Insurance CII Certificate in London Markets Insurance

Your working week:

20% of your time (1 day) will be spent studying remotely including:

·        Reading/researching and writing assignments/attending exams with a focus on the general insurance marketplace, insurance law, accounting principles, governance as well as how insurance products operate including liabilities and property damage/business interruption.

·        Attending seminars and workshops including those provided by your trainer, insurers, and the Chartered Insurance Institute.

The reamining 80% of your time (4 days) will be on the job training (at 40 Broad Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5NS).

Training Outcome:

As you demonstrate a commitment to the role and the learning, you will be assigned a book of clients to work with, which you will grow working alongside a new apprentice, who will start where you did. You will support them on that journey, and they will support you in turn.

Employer Description:
We are a business that wants to do things differently. You will be joining us in the early years of our business growth and will be integral to us achieving our purpose and ultimately our mission. We are true advocates for our clients, the small business community, and want to make sure they get the best advice when managing their risks. Knowledge is one of our core values and ensuring you understand the insurance marketplace to better serve our customers is key to our continued success.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.45am until 5.15pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills