Apprentice Insurance Technician

About this opportunity

Lockton are currently recruiting for an apprentice to join the property and casualty division in an entry level technician role. You will provide admin support to the team, ensuring the administration of risks is effectively applied.

A normal day would include:
• Preparing line slips and endorsements
• Processing invoices
• Maintaining appropriate tracking systems where applicable
• Assistance with reporting
• Maintaining orderly and logical files
• Communicating effectively and responding in a timely manner to client/ underwriter/broking/cashier queries

Lockton is the largest global independently owned insurance broker in the world, with an enviable record of growth over the last few years. They operate out of multiple territories and have an international branch network. They deal with both retail and wholesale clients and operate a culture that is unique, emanating from the entrepreneurial spirit of its senior management and the flat structure in which the organisation operates.

You will develop a good understanding of risk management concepts and when these are useful to clients, whilst building and maintaining good business relationships with clients, insurers and within the business.

What you could go on to do:
This is an interesting opportunity to join a market leading broker in a specialist area of Insurance with real scope to build your career.

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.

Apprentices are on the programme for 18 months and are supported through CERT completion – ideally in that period. The programme includes 13 days of classroom training and external mentor/coach support.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted to 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

Minimum of 2 A-levels grade C and above or equivalent

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with clients, insurers and other associates
• Ability to manage time, prioritise and ensure that deadlines are met without compromising quality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including research and investigation

Skills

• Ability to identify opportunities for business development
• Knowledge of the resources available within Lockton and how to source these services
• Willingness and ability to continue to develop knowledge of products and related issues through formal and informal learning, both internal and external to the company
• A thorough knowledge of the computer desktop software
• A working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software