Insurance Underwriter Apprentice

MetaGedu; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaGedu Apprenticeships in Newcastle upon Tyne is offering an insurance underwriting apprenticeship designed to build practical skills while earning a recognised qualification. You will learn how insurers assess risk, support customers and contribute to quotes and policy administration in a professional setting.

The role provides hands-on experience, with progression to greater responsibilities as the apprenticeship progresses and the potential for permanent employment after completion.

Qualifications

• Good communication, clear and professional with colleagues and students.
• Organisation and time management; prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, manage competing responsibilities.
• Attention to detail; accurate data entry, document preparation and records handling.

Responsibilities

• Supporting underwriters with the assessment of insurance risks.
• Reviewing customer information and policy documentation.
• Assisting with quotations, renewals and policy amendments.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Liaising with brokers, customers and internal teams.
• Conducting research to support underwriting decisions.
• Monitoring outstanding information and following up where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Insurance Apprenticeship

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in the insurance industry while gaining practical, hands-on experience within a professional underwriting environment. You will learn how insurers assess risk, make underwriting decisions and support customers, all while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

• Supporting underwriters with the assessment of insurance risks
• Reviewing customer information and policy documentation
• Assisting with quotations, renewals and policy amendments
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
• Liaising with brokers, customers and internal teams
• Conducting research to support underwriting decisions
• Monitoring outstanding information and following up where required
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with regulatory and company requirements

Entry requirements

Good communication skills – able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and students

Organisation and time management – able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing responsibilities.

Attention to detail – accurate when entering information, preparing documents and handling records.

IT skills – comfortable using computers and willing to learn systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office software.

Training to be provided

Level 3 Insurance Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths – if applicable
Functional Skills Level 2 in English – if applicable

Things to consider

Excellent progression available within the company. The successful applicant will undertake more responsibilities as the apprenticeship develops with a strong view to securing permanent employment on completion.

Location

MetaGedu Apprenticeships
Grainger Street
Newcastle
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
NE1 5AE