Insurance Claims Apprenticeship Programme 2027 - Birmingham

Howden; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary £23k

Generous pension

Fully funded qualifications

18-month development programme

Annual leave 25 days

Health & employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Howden in Birmingham is offering an Insurance Claims Apprenticeship Programme starting September 2027. You will join a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme designed to build your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence in claims handling.

During the programme you will gain hands-on experience supporting Claims Handlers, learn how policies work, handle calls with clients, analyze data and prepare reports, while meeting eligibility criteria

Qualifikationen

• Confident communicating with a wide range of people, including over the phone.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to build positive relationships and deliver great customer service.
• Keen problem solver with attention to detail.
• Curious and motivated to learn and grow in insurance.

Aufgaben

• Provide support to Claims Handlers and Executives by gathering information from clients.
• Learn how insurance policies work and how cover is assessed for different claims.
• Handle client calls and deliver excellent customer service.
• Support follow-ups with clients and insurers to keep claims moving.
• Help prepare reports and analyse data.

Kenntnisse

Confident communication

Organised

Relationship building

Problem solving

Curious

Calm under pressure

Ausbildung

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Jobbeschreibung

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Insurance Claims Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.

Location: Birmingham

Start date: September 2027

Salary: £23,000

Duration: You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme.

Structure: You’re expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance

Qualification: Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship

Claims Apprenticeship Programme

Support Businesses, Solve Problems and Be There When It Matters Most

Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future.

Our Commercial & Schemes team helps a range of businesses protect themselves against the risks they face every day. Our Claims team steps in when something goes wrong and a client needs to use their insurance. Whether they have experienced damage, an accident or another unexpected event, we guide them through the claims process and help them work towards the best possible outcome.

You’ll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Claims team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

During the programme, you’ll:

• Support Claims Handlers and Executives by gathering information from clients about their claims.
• Gain hands-on experience learning how insurance policies work and how cover is assessed for different client claims.
• Learn how to handle calls with clients and deliver excellent customer service.
• Support the team with following up with clients and insurers to keep claims moving.
• Help prepare reports and analyse data.

Who are we looking for?

No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

You’ll be:

• Confident communicating with a wide range of people, including over the phone.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Someone who enjoys building positive relationships and deliveringgreatcustomer service.
• A keen problem solver who uses their attention to detail skills when solving challenges.
• Curious and motivated to learn and grow your career in insurance.
• Able to stay calm and positive when faced with challenging situations.

To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:

• Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
• Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.

Why should you apply?

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You’ll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £23,000 and a generous pension scheme.
• Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.
• Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.

Want to know what life at Howden is really like? Visit our Early Careers hub to explore our culture, learn more about the insurance industry, and get practical tips to help you prepare for our recruitment process. It's also a great way to work out which career path suits you best.

You can also follow our TikTok accounts, @earlycareersjo and @millieinsurancecareers , for behind-the-scenes insights into life at Howden, career advice, and application tips from our Early Careers team.

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in additional applications not being considered.

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What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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