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Apprentice Account Handler

Salary: Real Living Wage, min of £12 per hour
Location: Sites across the UK
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Apprentice Account Handler - ARD991201

Ardonagh Advisory Emerging Careers Apprenticeship Programme

When life has come to a crossroads, and you are unsure which direction to take your career…could Insurance be the right career for you?

Following the amazing success of the last two apprenticeship cohorts, our programme has been externally recognised by the Global Learning Awards. At Ardonagh Advisory, we are launching our 2024 cohort of our exciting Emerging Careers Programme, giving you the opportunity to unlock all those hidden skills and potential, that you never knew you had.

Starting in September 2024, you will begin to build a successful career through our robust induction before embarking onto our Apprenticeship programme. Yes, there will be lots to learn but don’t worry, you will be supported throughout your journey to help you to be outstanding in your career in Insurance. But don’t take our word for this, let’s hear from one of our 2022 cohort:

Kimberley Pettit, ECAP Apprentice, Sevenoaks

“When I started the apprenticeship scheme, I had just finished my A-Levels, knowing I wanted to fulfil a career in the finance sector I began looking for apprenticeships. I was aware that university wasn’t the path I wanted to take as I was excited to get stuck in straight away to a career where I could improve in both my knowledge and behaviour. Right from the beginning of the apprenticeship the experience was engaging and hands on. It began with an 8-week introduction period which taught me a great amount of information about the insurance sector and what my role would entail.

The knowledge I gained here not only aided me when it came to my role but also helped me to pass my first test for the apprenticeship. My team in the office has been continuously supportive of me allowing me to develop in the role at a pace which suits me and has encouraged me throughout my revision. So far, I think that my favourite part of the apprenticeship scheme has been learning about my role and how to execute it to the point that I am able to now fulfil my role alone, asking a few questions here and there.

The support I have been given throughout my time at Ardonagh has been incredible, from my 8-week introduction with the Learning team, to my colleges in the office, everyone has helped me and never have I felt like I was unable to ask a question. I’d strongly agree that my choice in taking up an apprenticeship in the insurance industry was a good idea and that I have enjoyed the whole experience from the start to where I am now.”

We will make sure you are prepared to succeed through our induction and on-boarding programme, which will see you learn and develop knowledge and skills that will be crucial for the role of Apprenticeship Account Handler. You will be supported through experienced mentors and buddies throughout your Apprenticeship journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst learning great skills and setting solid foundations for your career ahead.

Following a successful induction, you will undertake an 18-month apprenticeship programme which will provide supported studying towards achieving a level 3 qualification in Insurance. Once you have obtained your Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) certification, this will enable you to evolve and flourish in Ardonagh Advisory through our internal talent programmes in areas such as Leadership, Sales and Insurance to name a few.

Being part of the Emerging Careers Programme means your future is looking very bright indeed.

Still need a bit of convincing to apply. Please click on this video to find out more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbMhGGbjk9g&t=109s

Come and be part of a fantastic opportunity and start your insurance career with Ardonagh Advisory.

#wewantyou #loveinsurance

 

The Company

Ardonagh Advisory is an award winning independent intermediary specialising in Insurance Products. Our team of dedicated expert consultants support customers worldwide to ensure they have the right solution for them.

We are committed to providing our customers with expert advice, and we’re delighted to have achieved industry recognition for this. We are immensely proud of the awards we have won, and we achieved Gold accreditation from the Investor in Customers (IIC) assessment in 2021 in recognition of our service excellence and our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our customers. 

Our people are key to the continued success of our business. As a result, we provide an inclusive, dynamic working environment where development and opportunity go hand in hand.

We are dedicated and committed to growing our talent internally and have robust career pathways at all levels and have a dedicated award-winning Learning & Development team that delivers talent programmes including our Women in Leadership Programme that has recently been awarded a Princess Royal Training Award.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated individual searching for a role that offers genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future.

 Our Culture and Values

Our Account Handlers are a key part of our business, speaking to our customers and providing advice on new products, renewals, and ensuring we understand their needs, and provide products and services that exceed their expectations and retain their loyalty. We strive to provide a market-leading customer experience, and that’s driven by you.

Our people share a common mindset that sets us apart. Our Account Handlers are engaging, positive, they listen, they are receptive to what our customers want, they are adaptive, hardworking team-players, and they build trusted relationships with colleagues, customers, and insurer partners.

Being part of our team will mean ensuring we meet our commercial targets by maximising business and service opportunities from all contacts in a consistent, fair and compliant manner. You will be joining an established, friendly and experienced team who will be able to provide support in order for you to succeed within your role.

 

Purpose of the Role:

Provide support to assigned Account Executive/portfolio in the day to day running of the client portfolio, including setting up all appropriate actions for renewal. Act as the first point of contact for all client/insurer queries/issues as they arise. Maintain relationships with existing clients and build relationships with new ones.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Support

  • Ensure the smooth running of assigned portfolio
  • Independently respond to queries from both clients/insurers in a proactive manner, whilst keeping Account Executive/Broker informed as appropriate
  • Co-ordinate administration of schemes, including invoicing, membership data, claims data, communication materials and other associated queries as appropriate

Relationship Building

  • Develop, maintain and cultivate a constructive and professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries from internal and external stakeholders

Renewal/New Business Support

  • Support the creation of presentations for both new and existing clients
  • Proactively initiate and manage the gathering of relevant data for client renewals and mid-term adjustments, ensuring accuracy at all times
  • Periodically attend client meetings with internal stakeholders as required 

System Administration

  • Ensure client records are accurate in respective Client Relationships Management (CRM) system, resolving any identified discrepancies in the CRM system and associated documentation
  • Provide a proactive professional service for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactively seek and recommend improvements to processes and services, participate fully in the implementation of them and be an advocate for change

 

What do we offer in return?

We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, combined with a benefits package which can be personalised to suit your needs continuous training and development opportunities to progress your career with an ambitious and growing company. We also fully understand that everyone is different, and everyone have different priorities, so we offer flexible and hybrid working that works for you and Ardonagh Advisory.

The minimum starting salary for the role is the Real Living Wage of £12 per hour and once fully qualified through the apprenticeship programme, this will increase to £25,000 per annum.

Diversity and inclusion

Here at Ardonagh Advisory we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We treat all our colleagues, candidates, customers, and insurer partners equally, fairly and respectfully.

Come and be a key part of a market-leading, fast-growing company.

Please apply online. The vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the number of applicants so don’t delay…apply today!!

Our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer needs. Visit www.ardonagh.com for more information. #AD

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Ardonagh Advisory are The Ardonagh Group’s broking and advisory platform, a community focused set of businesses with an unrivalled local footprint of experts across a wide range of sectors and specialisms, combined with national and international reach. We're proud of developing trusted relationships to support, and drive, the growth agenda of our clients. Our brands are Bravo Networks, Ethos Broking, Footman James, Hera Indemnity, Towergate, Towergate Health & Protection, Thompson & Bryan, Compass UK and Usay Compare.

By joining our business, you will be part of a network of around 4,000 employees with a vast range of backgrounds, expertise and organisational cultures united by our resilience, unique spirit and commitment to looking out for customers and our communities.

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