Marsh Specialty Apprenticeship Programme 2023

Marsh is the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With over 45,000 colleagues operating in 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit , follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.

Marsh Apprenticeship Programme – 2023

About the Programme

• 18 – 24 month programme to start in March or October 2023
• Work towards the Certificate of Insurance (CII) Level 3 in either the Insurance Practitioner, Senior Financial Services Customer Advisor or Business Administrator qualification dependent on job role.
• Permanent full time role with competitive salary & career progression
• A complete learning experience through a range of training events, networking activities and business support
• Have 20% of your work time dedicated to focus and develop the required skills, knowledge and behaviors to achieve the apprenticeship.
• Receive a bonus on completion of CII qualification

Roles are non-rotational and will vary dependent upon the business unit, however Apprentices roles fall within one of the following business areas:

• Risk Management: Working with the UK's largest clients to understand their business, the risks and what value looks like for them. Working within a highly-skilled team of Client Advisors and Executives, you will be involved in placing classes of insurance, improving resiliency, reducing claims, and minimising costs.
• Specialty: An in-depth knowledge of industry sectors allows us to provide a comprehensive offering to the UK's largest clients. We combine a deep understanding of our clients and their industries with unparalleled product knowledge, market access and experience in specialty insurance.

What do we value?

Qualifications (required):

• 104 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent (B-TEC, T-LEVEL etc)
• 5 GCSE's at Grades 9 – 4 (including English & Maths)
• Right to Work in the UK

Skills:

• Willingness to share ideas, knowledge and experiences
• Team player with a willingness to learn and help out
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in maintaining a high standard of work
• Keen interest to work in a diverse and collaborative environment
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment & embrace change
• Able to work independently
• Results focused
• Desire to learn and grow professionally
• Must be willing to perform within company and department standards

What is a typical 'Day in the Life' of a Marsh Apprentice

Working within a highly-skilled team of Client Advisors and Executives, you will be involved in administering specialised insurance programmes, including preparation of market presentations, managing premium billing and collection. You will act as a day to day contact for your Client Service Team colleagues, assisting in preparation of reports and specific projects as may be required.

You will need to have a willingness to work towards completing Professional CII qualifications and within this role you will have the support from a client advisory and client executive team who will provide guidance and knowledge for you to learn from. There will be potential future progression within the company, developing your role with continued support for advanced industry professional qualifications.

• Working with specialist brokers and/or Client Service Team colleagues to manage renewal strategy activities and placement for agreed classes
• Managing, reviewing and interpreting renewal data
• Producing renewal communications including; Market Quotations, Renewal Reports, Renewal Presentations, Transparency and Disclosure Documents
• Coordinating responses to market presentations
• Managing premium billing, collections and settlements
• Controlling the resolution queries relating to changes in cover and risk
• Partnering with Client Service Team colleagues to participate in new business initiatives
• Provide excellent customer service at all times in accordance with Marsh practices
• Managing and prioritising workload to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards and integrity of service to Marsh business divisions and external clients
• Willingness to work towards industry professional CII qualifications

What's in it for you?

• An unrivalled accelerated foundation to your career with a global leader in insurance broking and risk management
• Join and work alongside a large apprentice cohort, share your experiences and build a network with other apprentices across the various locations
• Attend cohort days with other apprentices
• Potential future progression within the company, developing your role with continued support for advanced industry professional qualifications
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

Our Application Process:

• Apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and completing a short questionnaire
• If you meet our criteria, you will be asked to complete a Video Interview & Gamification tests
• If successful, you will be invited to the final stage.

If you have any questions regarding the role, programme or company please join us at one of our virtual events. Click here to sign up to our next event. We look forward to meeting you

Join us:

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition, hearing loss) and need us to arrange reasonable support during the recruitment process, please contact us at to discuss any specific needs.

Company Profile

Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 76,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit , follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @mmc_global or subscribe to BRINK.