Portfolio Support Underwriting Apprenticeship

2 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Zurich Insurance Full time

**Portfolio Support Underwriting**
**Apprenticeship**

**Location**:Glasgow

**Salary**:£20,000

**Qualification**:SCQF Level 6 Providing Financial Services (Scotland)

**Insurance is so much more than you think**

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, this apprenticeship could be the ideal role for you You’ll find the perfect balance of real life, on the job experience, whilst having time to complete your studies and earn qualifications too. With plenty of support around you, you’ll have lots of opportunities to shape and grow your career and to make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

**Your Opportunity**

Are you looking to begin a career in Insurance? Would you like to work for one of the world’s biggest and most respected Insurance companies? Would you like to earn whilst you are studying towards achieving qualifications? Then this Apprenticeship opportunity is for you

We are currently expanding the team and are looking for individuals to join and support the continued growth and development of our Retail Underwriting Teams.

Working in our Portfolio Support Team, you will analyse and underwrite new and renewal business, interact with Brokers to support their customers, develop an understanding of data, provide insights to the business and work as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

The length of your apprenticeship will vary dependant on course provider and scheme. Rest assured; we will support your study time alongside your permanent role.

**What can I look forward to?**

In this role communication and quick learning is key, in turn you will get to experience working for a global, truly people centric organisation.

Key responsibilities:
- Build and manage relationships with Brokers in support of business retention, securing new business and helping them meet their customers insurance needs.- Support Zurich's culture by demonstrating trading and negotiation behaviours.- Qualify accounts to meet with the organisation's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity and analysis of exposures and risk.- Quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions on New Business, Mid Term Adjustment and Renewals.- Develop an understanding of data enabling you to make informed evidence-based decisions within underwriting- Review Data quality and ensure processes are delivering the right insight.- Undertake exposure analysis and review the business mix of a portfolio- Use data visualisation tools and communicate data insights- Be an active team member of a large multi-location Underwriting environment.

**What’s in it for you?**

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

You’ll receive:

- £20,000 Starting salary
- 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
- Contribution to Private medical cover
- 12% company pension contribution
- Annual company bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounted gadget insurance & technology offers

**What you’ll need**:

- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English
- A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships
- A customer service mindset
- A solution focused approached

**Who we are**:
With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers, and employees. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. The success of our business is built on the contributions of our highly talented employees - people who work every day to position us at the forefront of the insurance industry. We therefore look to hire great people and we encourage those people to give their best.

You’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company. A long-standing player in the insurance industry, we make every effort to address the career development needs and plans of our employees to ensure their success in the future.

**Our Culture**:
At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, ch



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