Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (Government Sector)

About this opportunity

Willis Towers Watson Government Sector Practice (GSP) is a market leader in the provision of subject matter expert resource to assist government / public sector clients in the management of risk issues and treatment of insurance.

The Role

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

Please Apply for this vacancy via this link:
https://wtw.taleo.net/careersection/wtw_external_campus/jobdetail.ftl?job=220000NW&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.YflWt9KQmfY.mailto

Level 4 Insurance Professional Apprenticeship Programme

An exciting opportunity has become available for individuals to become a key member of our Construction Government Sector Practice team. The role will operate across the UK as required and focus on putting the interests of our clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business. As well as being responsible for the revenues of those clients within your portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day to day client service, answering queries received directly from clients, brokers and other third parties, communicating by voice as well as email including:
• Cover advice on scenarios applied across entire insurance programme
• Contract reviews
• Additions/deletions of cover
• Acquisitions/disposals
• Technical analysis, renewal strategy, coverage review and alternative programme design
• Data review, validation and manipulation
• Application of technical and client knowledge to full suite of documentation required to renew / place business in compliance with public procurement regulations
• Interpretation and review of quotations, to ensure fit for purpose and meet client demands/needs
• Negotiation of renewal terms/quotations and mid-term cover alterations
• Completion of Renewal Reports – applying both technical and bespoke client knowledge to finalise post drafting.
• Completion of summaries of insurance for all interested parties (client / network) - applying both technical and client knowledge post drafting
• Attendance at key client and market meetings
• Working with clients, Insurers and overseas network to address and resolve technical issues outside of renewal
• Liaison with other divisions/offices of Willis to provide renewal and mid-term requirements
• Maintaining a good relationship with internal (colleagues and associates) and external (primary budget holders and decision makers within clients) clients
• Attend network conferences
• Training & Qualifications

This Apprenticeship is a 24-36 month programme where you will be provided on the job training and a highly competitive study support package for the CII qualification. You will be fully supported by WTW and our official government approved Training Provider throughout the duration of the programme.

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 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated and ambitious
• Keen eye for detail
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Able to deal professionally with internal and external contacts
• Excellent client focus
• Ability to analyse situations and provide recommendations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Proficient MS Word and an understanding of MS Excel would be advantageous
• Intermediate knowledge of data analysis
• Good presentation skills