Technician - Entry Level (Apprentice)

Amwins Global Risks; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Cheltenham is seeking a Technician to provide vital administrative support to the Technical Team and Broking Divisions. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of insurance principles and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional and personal development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the general principles of insurance is preferred.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work under guidance rather than close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Technical Team and Broking Divisions.
• Gather information and complete standard document templates.
• Manage day-to-day correspondence ensuring urgent matters are dealt with promptly.
• Process claims and premium documentation.

Skills

Understanding of the general principles of insurance

Analyze and identify key information

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Able to work under guidance

Job description

Job TitleTechnician

DivisionClient Services Team (CST)

LocationCheltenham

Amwins Global Risks

At Amwins Global Risks, we succeed together. We’re not ‘just another London broker’ placing risks and signing contracts. We’re forging relationships that are built to last. With over 700 employees around the world and a global footprint across more than 150 countries, we’ve cemented our place as a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s.

Insurance is a relationship-based business, and achieving success means hiring the best talent in the industry. When you join us, we will encourage and support your professional and personal development as we invest in you and your learning to help you succeed and grow.

We believe in a flat organisational structure that prizes expertise and relationships equally. We’ve built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace where everyone who works with us can be themselves.

Introduction

As a Technician in our Operations Team, you will be an integral part of our high performing team based out of our Cheltenham office. Your role will involve providing efficient, effective and expert administrative support to the Technical Team and Broking Divisions, in line with compliance, FCA and internal audit guidelines.

Our defined career pathways give you the opportunity to develop, build your experience and increase your salary. We’ll provide a combination of formal and on the job learning, as well as professional development. There are opportunities within our business for people with the right skills, behaviours and attitude to build their career and achieve their aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Document Creation – gather information from files and use the data to complete standard document templates for distribution both internally and externally.
• Data Entry - Fully and accurately enter, amend, update and submit data at a competent and unsupervised level onto the relevant systems
• Management information – create and main electronic and paper files, manage day to day correspondence ensuring urgent matters are identified and dealt with promptly
• Treaty Accounts Processing
• Documentation Checking
• Claims
• Premium Processing

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

• An understanding of the general principles of insurance
• Ability to analyse and identify key information
• Proficient knowledge of relevant systems and understanding of where to look for relevant information
• Ability to problem solve using knowledge of policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of how to process via Net Postings
• Effective communication skills
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Able to work under guidance rather than close supervision