Insurance Practitioner (Claims) Apprentice DIRECT COMMERCIAL LTD

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading commercial motor insurer to become a trainee Claims Handler .This will be alongside full support towards attainment of the Level 3 Insurance Practitioner standard and completion of the certificate of Insurance.

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Closing date: 06 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121159

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidates will join the DCL Academy created specifically to deliver Apprenticeship schemes. Candidates will enter the claims department and full training will be provided to undertake daily work tasks, examples of which are listed below:

  • Post and filing duties
  • Inputting Claims into our system
  • Arranging repairs to client’s vehicles
  • Liaising with clients on the phone
  • Checking indemnity
  • Replying to incoming correspondence via email

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

You will work towards your:

  • Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

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 LTD

Address

REDWING HOUSE

HEDGEROWS BUSINESS PARK

COLCHESTER ROAD

CM2 5PB

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Training

Training provider

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact

John Paton

dls.recruitment@davies-group.com

Apprenticeship standard

Insurance practitioner

Level 3 (A level)

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