Trainee Insurance Technician (Entry Level)

Seymour John; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John is urgently recruiting for a Trainee Insurance Technician (Entry Level) in Cheltenham. This full-time, office-based role offers structured training and a path into the London Market insurance sector.

No prior insurance experience is required; the ideal candidate has strong numeracy, good communication, and a willingness to learn. You will process and validate insurance data, follow procedures, and develop professional relationships with clients and colleagues as you progress toward

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths and English) required.
• Willingness to study towards a CII qualification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good level of numerical ability and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process London Market insurance data accurately and efficiently.
• Analyse technical data and identify discrepancies or missing information.
• Calculate technical transactions including premiums and deductions.
• Input and maintain data across relevant systems.
• Work within quality, accuracy and productivity benchmarks.
• Build professional relationships with client counterparts.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

CII qualification (study aimed)

Job description

Trainee Insurance Technician (Entry Level) Urgently required immediate start so please get in touch now Cheltenham Salary up to £24,700

Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

Sector: London Market Insurance

Start Your Career in the London Market

Are you looking for your first opportunity within insurance, financial services or a professional services environment?

My client is looking for a motivated, accurate and detail-focused Assistant Technician to join their team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career within the London Market insurance sector.

You don't need previous insurance experience. They're looking for someone with the right attitude, strong communication skills, good numerical ability and a genuine willingness to learn.

You'll receive structured training and support to develop your technical knowledge and build a strong foundation for a long-term career within the insurance market.

The Role

As an Assistant Technician, you'll be responsible for processing and validating London Market insurance data accurately and efficiently.

This is a data-focused, process-driven role, so you'll need to enjoy working with information, following established procedures and paying close attention to detail. Some of the work can be repetitive, but accuracy and consistency are critical to delivering a high-quality service to our clients.

You'll work as part of a supportive team while developing your knowledge of the London Market and building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process London Market insurance underwriting data accurately and efficiently in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Analyse technical data and identify discrepancies, missing information or potential issues.
• Calculate technical transactions, including limits, premiums and deductions.
• Input and maintain data accurately across relevant systems.
• Work within agreed quality, accuracy and productivity benchmarks.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with established procedures and client requirements.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with client counterparts.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute as a proactive and supportive member of the team.
• Support cross-functional teams and work across multiple client accounts when required.
• Take pride in the quality and accuracy of your work and support colleagues in achieving team objectives.
• Work closely with your line manager to contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development.
• Work towards gaining your CII qualification and developing your knowledge of the insurance market.

Qualifications & Experience

You will need:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
• A willingness to study towards a CII qualification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A good level of numerical ability and confidence working with data.

Previous experience in insurance, financial services or a professional office environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates at the beginning of their careers who can demonstrate the right attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy

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