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Apprentice Claims Handler Ardonagh Advisory

Handling and administration of claims for both commercial and personal policies from first notification to the point of insurer settlement whilst delivering a friendly customer service experience for our clients.

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Closing date: 14 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20 to £17,290.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    This is a full time, office-based position Mon – Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    30 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000045031

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will be office based and is to support the claims department and to provide professional insurance services to our clients at the time they need support the most.

A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential as you will be working in a highly regulated industry. 

The role will consist of the following tasks:

  • Building relationships with both customers and insurers is of high importance
  • Use of Microsoft applications and bespoke industry IT systems
  • Speaking with both clients and insurers on the telephone
  • The correct candidate will be able to work unsupervised to meet agreed timescales and be able to organise their tasks efficiently
  • Issuing letters/emails to clients and insurers
  • Taking telephone calls from clients and insurers
  • Using a diary system
  • Building client relationships

The business also offers the following to staff:

  • Company pension
  • Wellness programmes

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Insurance Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Certificate in Insurance (CII)
The programme will consist of the following:

  • Learning and development programme that includes the CertCII (typically IF1, IF2 & IF4)
  • Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Insurance Practitioners
  • Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme
  • Includes the CII study books and exam entries
  • Fortnightly workshops for each IF exam from our CII approved trainer
  • All workshops recorded and available on-demand
  • Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real time support and assistance from experienced and qualified insurance professionals
  • Exam tips, tricks, and strategies
  • Regular tutorials and assessments with your dedicated trainer 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This position has the potential to become a claims Handler role with further career progression.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 or more (Grade Pass) Desired

About the employer

Thompson & Richardson Ltd are part of the Ardonagh Group who are the UK’s largest insurance broker.

Employer

Ardonagh Advisory

Address

The Maltings

11-15 Brayford

Wharf East

LN5 7AY

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

Contact

Calvin Goodson

calvin.goodson@skillsedge.co.uk

0333 358 3559

Apprenticeship standard

Insurance practitioner

Level 3 (A level)

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