BMS Early Careers Programme – Client Support Apprenticeship

MINOVA INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED

One America Square London (EC3N 2LS)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 27 February 2026)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Early Careers programme, working closely with Brokers and Account Handlers and gaining exposure across the group. You’ll learn on the job in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role is based in our London office with hybrid working available.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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This is a permanent role, offering a £26,000 annual salary and bonus, 27 days holiday, plus access to our personalised benefits platform. 

Training course
Insurance practitioner (level 3)
Hours
Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, with a minimum of 6 hours per week of the apprentice's normal working hours dedicated to "off-the-job" training and study.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Support day-to-day client servicing and administrative activities across the broking lifecycle
  • Work closely with Brokers and Account Handlers to assist with documentation, data processing, and client communications
  • Develop an understanding of insurance products, markets, and client risk profiles

Rotate across a variety of specialist business areas as part of the Early Careers programme, including:

  • Accident & Health
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Cyber & Technology
  • Energy
  • Marine
  • Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax
  • Property
  • Reinsurance
  • Shipping & Offshore Finance
  • Terrorism & Political Violence

Where you'll work

One America Square London
EC3N 2LS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Insurance practitioner (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Achieve desired business outcomes within own area of insurance responsibility, in line with the organisation's commercial aims and objectives.
  • Identify information from a range of sources to determine an appropriate course of action including a recommendation, a decision or a referral.
  • Analyse data to make evidence based decisions.
  • Apply organisational quality assurance policies and procedures in their role and within the limits of own authority.
  • Apply appropriate method of communication for audience and circumstances.
  • Records, verifies, maintains and where appropriate, shares information.
  • Compliant with relevant governance, policies and procedures.
  • Identify work with stakeholders and creates and maintains a network of stakeholders needed to undertake casework effectively and to conclusion.
  • Balances competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships.
  • Work as part of a team to help achieve results.
  • Identify potential claims fraud and determine the correct action to prevent loss.
  • Manage insurance claims and/or payments within the limits of responsibility in line with policies and procedures.
  • Identify and manage insurance risks within the limits of responsibility in line with policies and procedures.
  • Recommend insurance and premiums decisions within the limits of responsibility and in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Gather and interpret relevant information to provide a return on insurance decisions.
  • Match client’s needs with available insurance products and services.
  • Optimises the potential return on insurance decisions within the scope of own role by identifying and positioning the client’s case with the insurer.
  • Achieve desired business outcomes within own area of insurance responsibility, in line with the organisation's commercial aims and objectives.
  • Identify information from a range of sources to determine an appropriate course of action including a recommendation, a decision or a referral.
  • Analyse data to make evidence based decisions.
  • Apply organisational quality assurance policies and procedures in their role and within the limits of own authority.
  • Apply appropriate method of communication for audience and circumstances.
  • Records, verifies, maintains and where appropriate, shares information.
  • Compliant with relevant governance, policies and procedures.
  • Identify work with stakeholders and creates and maintains a network of stakeholders needed to undertake casework effectively and to conclusion.
  • Balances competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships.
  • Work as part of a team to help achieve results.

Training schedule

Qualification: Insurance practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Training Provider: The Growth Company.

Where training takes place: Training will be primarily work-based at our London office (One America Square, London, EC3N 2LS) supplemented by interactive virtual workshops.

How often training will be: Apprentices will dedicate a minimum of 6 hours per week during normal working hours to "off-the-job" training and study.

Delivery Model: The programme includes monthly one-to-one coaching sessions, self-study modules, and tutor-led workshops delivered over a 15-to-18-month period.

Professional Development: You will receive full study support, including revision aids, exam fees, and dedicated study days to help you achieve your Level 3 certificate.

Membership: You will be supported in obtaining Membership for the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9)

Other in:

Any Subject (grade Any)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

About this employer

BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk. 

We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs.  Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.

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Company benefits

BMS offers medical cover, 24/7 GP, gym subsidy, equity options, and pension.

You will also get £200 clothing allowance upon joining, £50/month ISA contribution, £400 qualification award and extra day birthday leave.

After this apprenticeship

The BMS Early Careers Programme provides a route into a successful career for a variety of teams including:

  • Accident & Health
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Cyber & Technology
  • Energy
  • Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax
  • Marine
  • Property
  • Reinsurance
  • Shipping & Offshore Finance
  • Terrorism & Political Violence

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012443.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 27 February 2026)

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