Insurance Practitioner (Underwriting) Apprentice DIRECT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading commercial motor insurer to become an Apprentice underwriting assistant. This will be alongside full support towards attainment of the Level 3 Insurance Practitioner standard and completion of the certificate of Insurance
Closing date: 30 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,000.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, between 09.00 - 17.00hrs
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
21 Oct 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001781281
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Positions
10 available
The successful candidates will join the DCL Academy created specifically to deliver apprenticeship schemes. Candidates will enter the underwriting department and full training will be provided to undertake daily work tasks, examples of which are listed below
Underwriting
- Administration of Motor Fleet Policies
- Processing of mid-term adjustments
- Issuing Policy documentation
- Liaising with Brokers and Underwriters
- Preparing renewal and new business documentation
- Running the underwriting diary system
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Computer Literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Ability to interact well with others and work as part of a team
- Ability to learn and develop initiative
Personal qualities
- Enthusiasm
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Smart personal presentation
- Punctual
- Willingness to study hard and learn new skills
Desired qualifications
Minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent
and
Maths and English GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or above or equivalent.
Future prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship Direct Commercial will be looking to keep the apprentice on full time. There will also be the potential to progress onto higher level apprenticeships.
Things to consider
All candidates undergo pre employment screening which includes background checks of your eligibility to work in the UK, standard DBS checks and proof of your stated qualifications.
About the employer
Direct Commercial are a leading commercial motor insurance services provider.
Established in 2002 DCL has evolved over the years to offer a portfolio of commercial motor products both for Carraig and Great Lakes Insurance SE (A+ rating with A.M Best).
DCL now write in excess of £100million gross premium in the UK & Ireland and handle all underwriting, administration, claims, accounts and agency business.
Employer
DIRECT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
https://www.directcommercial.co.uk/
Address
Redwing House
Colchester Road
Chelmsford
CM2 5PB
Training
Training provider
Davies Learning Solutions Limited
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Davies Learning Solutions Ltd
Contact
Sarah Murrison sarah.murrison@davies-group.com
A fully supported and structured apprenticeship programme including the CII Certificate in Insurance.
- Level 3 Insurance practitioner
Apprenticeship standard
Insurance practitioner
Level 3 (A level)
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