Apprentice Assistant Underwriter

AXA UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join their Bright Futures Apprenticeship Programme as an Apprentice Assistant Underwriter. This two-year role includes diverse rotations, allowing you to develop your skills within the underwriting teams, while also achieving the Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute. You'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Pension contributions up to 11%

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or level 4-9 or equivalent.
• 96 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting teams with portfolio accounts and documentation.
• Evaluate risks and maintain records for underwriting decisions.

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or level 4-9) or equivalent

96 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Job Title

Apprentice Assistant Underwriter - Commercial Lines. Location - Bristol, Leeds & Manchester

Reference

UK002221

Town

Multiple Locations

Business Line

Underwriting

Job Description

Let us help you take the next steps to a rewarding career in Insurance Underwriting.

At RSA our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: shaping the future by helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we’re part of something bigger with a presence in North America, the UK, and Europe.

We’re currently recruiting for our Bright Futures Apprenticeship Programme and looking for those of you who are excited by a challenge and ready to make an impact to our business. If you’re self-motivated, curious, and determined then our Apprenticeship programme will empower you fulfil your potential.

Role Requirements

This unique 2-year experience consists of several rotations enabling you to support our underwriting teams with their portfolio of accounts, financial solutions, and business development activities.

You will also complete the insurance practitioner apprenticeship where you will achieve the Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

Responsibilities

What you can expect

You will join our experienced underwriting teams who work with our brokers and customers to ensure their policy is exactly what they need and the risks they present are fairly evaluated.

Your responsibilities will include providing support on a portfolio of accounts to maximise profitable revenue potential, supporting underwriters to evaluate risks, maintaining and updating records and preparing documentation needed for underwriting decisions.

The Individual

What we need from you.

We want your individualism, capability, and ambition to shine through. If you have a zest for learning and a willingness to invest time to become a qualified insurance professional, then that’s a real advantage.

You will need GCSE Maths & English at (Grade C or level 4-9) or equivalent, plus 96 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent qualifications.

Location - Bristol, Leeds & Manchester

This Apprenticeship is available only to individuals who have the right to work in England and do not require visa sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorisation for this position.

About Us

What we offer you

At RSA we put our people first. We have adopted hybrid working as standard, to give you a better work/life balance and an excellent flexible working mindset. That is on top of a comprehensive range of benefits, including pension contributions of up to 11% looking after you now, and in the future.

We’ll give you countless opportunities to continuously develop, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Our employee promise allows you to shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About Us

We celebrate individuality and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

We understand that home life is a priority and are happy to consider reduced hours or job shares. If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how RSA could be the next step in your career journey.

Please let us know if there are any changes, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact our recruitment team so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.