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Insurance Professional Apprenticeship Programme (35204) WILLIS LIMITED

Insurance is an incredibly diverse marketplace with a rich history of helping people and businesses assess the risks they could face.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 27 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £365.38

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    3 years

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC001810890

  • Positions

    1 available

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has become available for individuals to become a key member of our Property and Casualty Retail 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 portfolio
  • 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 within London Market (including Market Presentations, MRC, Endorsements etc.) post drafting
  • 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 and portfolio issues outside of renewal
  • Liaison with other divisions/offices of Willis to provide portfolio management for 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient Microsoft Office Word and an understanding of Microsoft Office Excel would be advantageous
  • Intermediate knowledge of data analysis
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
  • Good presentation skills

Personal qualities

  • Keen eye for detail
  • Self-motivated and ambitious
  • Able to deal professionally with internal and external contacts
  • Excellent client focus
  • Ability to analyse situations and provide recommendations

Desired qualifications

3 A-Levels (or equivalent).

Future prospects

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next-level apprenticeship.

About the employer

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 39,000 employees in more than 120 territories.

We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimise benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas - the dynamic formula that drives business performance.

Employer

WILLIS LIMITED

Address

Colmore Building

20 Colmore Circus Queensway

BIRMINGHAM

B4 6AT

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Training

Training provider

The Growth Company

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Skills Solutions Ltd

Level 4 Insurance Professional apprenticeship standard.

Full apprenticeship training provided.

Apprenticeship standard

Insurance professional

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 27 May 2022