Apprentice Underwriter

Are you looking for that next step after finishing your A-Levels? Wondering what is next on the horizon, and ready to take on the world of work? At HSB we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Underwriting Team, this coming September (2023) as an Apprentice Underwriter.

You will undertake a full Apprenticeship, with a view to completing your CII and becoming a qualified Insurance Practitioner!

What is the role of an Apprentice Underwirter?

This is a key role supporting the department in the provision of a comprehensive underwriting, as well as administrative support in all aspects of the underwriting and sales administration of inspection and insurance quotations. Your support will enable the team to achieve new business growth and revenue targets. The great thing about our Apprenticeship scheme is that throughout the two years, you will flex across a number of different teams within our Customer Trading Hub, and gain invaluable Insight in to the world of Insurance. It doesn’t end there, this role is an amazing starting point, to gain the knowledge and experience required to carve out a successful Insurance career path for your future.

Company
HSB
Location
Manchester , United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide a high standard of administrative and underwriting support to the Segment team enabling a highly efficient ‘Customer First’ service to all internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with team members to assist in the achievement of Segment service and operational KPI’s
• Contribute towards the achievement of profitable growth and revenue by pro-actively supporting the segment in its growth and revenue strategies.
• Develop and maintain effective trading relationships with customers through regular contact and underwriting support in line with defined customer growth and revenue plans
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective loss ratio control by effectively adhering to segment and business wide underwriting processes and strategies
• Support and work collaboratively as directed with the Segment Leadership team, Customer Trading Hub Manager and Team Leader to prioritise workloads within the Customer Trading HUB, to achieve good customer outcomes
• Effectively manage and resolve broker and client queries in line with agreed internal and external SLA’s, escalating where appropriate to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and maximise customer retention.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and industry and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Undertake any team or business wide projects as required by the Segment Leadership team and commensurate with role.

Essential Skils

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  Collaboration and teamwork
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated & proactive

Entry requirement for Apprenticehsip Sceheme

• Level 2 Maths & English

HSB is a specialist provider of construction, engineering and technology insurance and inspection services. As the UK arm of Hartford Steam Boiler, HSB helps clients reduce risk through a unique combination of specialist covers, engineering-based risk management strategies and loss prevention services. With a financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, we have over 500 employees across the UK and Ireland who are passionate about delivering outstanding technical expertise and customer service to our clients.

You will be required to undertake a DBS check, as part of our onboarding process.

HSB is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.