Job Description

Apprentice Assistant Underwriter - Harrogate - ARD957173 We have a very exciting opportunity to join our Geo Agriculture team as an Apprentice Underwriter. This role would allow you to attain Insurance Practitioner Level III, and Cert CII, whilst completing a supported underwriting foundation learning programme. You would be required to deliver highly efficient and accurate administration and data record support to all underwriting functions, assisting to effectively write, renew and administer specialist insurance policies in line with business targets and requirements. In return we will make sure you get all the training and development you need to progress with us, and you will be rewarded with all the great benefits of working for a market-leading, fast-growing company. What you will do as an Apprentice Underwriter:

• Preparation and production of client records
• Data entry quote preparation
• Preparation, production, and delivery of policy renewal invitations
• Handling and directing telephone calls
• Checking Third Party databases and accurately recording results
• Distribution of policy administration system-based post and emails
• Processing of appropriate policy record transactions in line with personal authority levels
• Production of management information reports and creating outputs for the business
• To ensure confidentiality in respect of information received and handled
• To support all colleagues as required
• To contribute positively and proactively to business development
• To maintain personal CPD records and proactively undertake relevant attainment and maintenance
• To meet and exceed all apprenticeship learning requirements
• Undertake any training identified as being necessary for the position
• To work towards and attain an underwriting licence
• At least 20% of the working week to be allocated to apprenticeship studies

What we are looking for an Apprentice Underwriter:

• Clear and effective communicator
• Excellent written verbal and numerical skills
• Highly organised with a focus on objectives, priorities, and deliverables
• Attention to detail and demonstrable level of accuracy
• An openness to and ability to adapt to reasonable business changes
• Positive and effective identification and recognition of business and customer needs
• A high level of commitment and focus
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and organise personal workloads

In return you will be welcomed and supported by Thames Underwriting and the wider Ardonagh family, with opportunities to learn and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some notable benefits include;

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it\xe2\x80\x99s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing.
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and come and be a key part of a market-leading, fast-growing company. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.