Underwriter Apprentice

Partners& is a growing business that is passionate about our people and our clients. Our purpose is to interact with clients in a more holistic and dynamic way and to challenge the norm. We have created an ecosystem that includes other like-minded professionals & we believe having great individuals in our business makes for a great client experience.

A key element of our proposition is Virtu Underwriting, a team of dedicated professionals who work on behalf of a range insurance capacity providers to assess, rate, and bind risks for them.

We are seeking an apprentice assistant underwriter to work within the Virtu Underwriting team. The purpose of the role is to support our internal clients when placing cover. The role will include operational tasks such as loading information onto our IT systems, taking responsibility for inbox management, running a task diary, speaking to providers & internal clients alike, producing reports and documentation, building relationships within & outside of the organisation, contributing any suggestions for improvement for the team & its processes and actively participating in the business and its initiatives.

This role gives the successful applicant a fantastic opportunity to learn about underwriting in the risk advisory & insurance sector.

Responsibilities:

To provide the highest quality of underwriting service to colleagues and clients To deliver demonstratably good service to colleagues and clients Work closely with others in the business to complete defined tasks that support our underwriting processes Provide demonstrable proactive service to internal and external  stakeholders and business partners

Training:
Fully 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

Assistant Underwriter Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme Includes the CII study e-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 your dedicated trainer

Training Outcome:
Partners& has a clear career framework with opportunities for progression and promotion Partners& also has its own academies where attendees can learn new skills and knowledge to achieve a successful career in the insurance industry

Employer Description:
Partners& is an award-winning insurance broker. Having launched in 2020, our aim is to be the best advisory business in the UK. We focus on partnership with our clients and our specialties include Home, Travel, Asset, Events & Business Insurance. Partners& are nationwide with around 500 employees.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 9.00am- 5.30pm (1 hour lunch break) Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm (1 hour lunch break).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Motivated,Open minded,Keen to learn,Proactive