Insurance Broker Apprentice

About this opportunity

Griffiths & Armour are offering this exciting apprentice development programme. You will be fully trained to become an insurance broker, alongside full support togain the Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Standard.

A normal day would include:
• Creating, updating and managing computer and manual records
• Supporting with filing, photocopying, preparing draft reports, risk registers and presentations and any other duties as required by the broking team
• Dealing with telephone enquiries (promptly referring the query to the appropriate person when the enquiry falls outside own knowledge and experience)
• Attending client meetings, accompanied by an experienced member of the team
• Preparing file notes

• You will also assist with:
• Insurance certificates
• Pre-renewal questionnaires
• Debit notes
• Underwriter presentations
• Renewal/new business reports
• Client questionnaires
• Miscellaneous administrative duties
• In time, the successful applicants will have their own allocation of clients to manage and this will involve negotiating with insurers, placing cover and helping clients to manage their risk, as well as dealing with prospective clients with a view to securing new business.

What you could go on to do:
The opportunity to progress to a level 4 diploma.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• 3 x A-levels (Grade or predicted grades B or above)
• At least 5 x GCSEs with maths and English at Grade C/4 or above

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm
• Strong work ethic (has a disciplined approach towards and takes pride in their work)
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Confidentiality (can be trusted with sensitive information)
• Enjoys responsibility
• Smart personal presentation

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills (ability to interact well with others)
• Ability to learn, prioritise and develop initiative
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Good team worker
• Willingness to develop communication and negotiation skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Requirement to sit for and qualify in the formal examinations of the Chartered Insurance Institute