Claims Handler Apprenticeship Earn while you learn – Gain a recognised insurance qualification (Cert CII) with 20% protected study time at home and full support. Real career prospects – Fixed-term contract with a clear path to a permanent role and long-term career opportunities. Welcoming office culture – Based at our contemporary Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon, with great facilities and a supportive team atmosphere. Hybrid working options will be available once you’ve completed initial training. Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.Entry requirements: To be eligible, you’ll need to have at least four GCSEs at grade 5/C or above, including English and Maths as well as ideally at least two A Levels or equivalent qualifications.Start date: You’ll join as a cohort on the 5th January About the scheme Our Large Corporate Insurance (LCI) Claims department specialises in handling complex motor, property and liability claims for some of NFU Mutual’s biggest clients. Whether it’s assessing liability, preventing fraud, or supporting customers through challenging situations, the LCI team plays a vital role in protecting our clients and maintaining NFU Mutual’s reputation for outstanding service. As a Claims Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting our LCI clients by investigating and processing claims. You’ll apply sound judgement to help prevent loss and fraud, ensuring fair outcomes and delivering excellent customer service. Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be immersed in a variety of work placements that will give you a broad understanding of the business. These placements are designed to help you build technical knowledge, develop core professional skills, and contribute meaningfully to team objectives. This journey is designed to build your skills, confidence, and career in insurance. As part of the scheme, you’ll gain a recognised insurance qualification (Cert CII) and complete a structured development programme designed to set you up for success. You’ll have 20% protected study time built into your week, plus plenty of support from your manager, mentor, and a dedicated programme lead to guide you from day one through to your end point assessment. What you can expectIn your first few weeks, you’ll focus on learning the ropes – getting to know the NFU Mutual processes and LCI team ways of working, getting to know your future team leader and understanding the type of work you’ll be getting involved with. As your confidence grows, you’ll start to get more hands-on– shadowing the current team members to get a real insight in what it’s like to manage claims. You’ll work closely with a dedicated trainer who will work with you to grow your skills in liaising with customers, how to effectively use our systems and achieving the key milestones in your development. You’ll also complete the Certificate in Insurance as part of the Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship. As you progress, you’ll develop specific regulatory and technical knowledge that will enable you to contribute effectively to your placement area. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in assessing and evaluating claims, appointing suppliers and experts where needed, and keeping all relevant parties informed while maintaining high customer service standards. During your training which can be up to 18 months, you’ll spend more time in the office to help you settle in. Following this, further hybrid working options will be available to you. One day a week, you’ll have protected time to work on your apprenticeship, and you can do this from home. You’ll be joining a close-knit, friendly team who really look out for one another – many of whom started in the same way. Application process We keep things simple and supportive. First, you'll complete a brief online application form. If shortlisted, you'll have a friendly chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members to learn more about the role and share your experience. The final stage is an in-person assessment centre at our Head Office, where you’ll participate in a variety of activities, including a group exercise, a role-specific task, and a skills-based interview. These will be taking place on the afternoon of Monday 20th and afternoon of Tuesday 21st of October. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship as it does not fulfil the criteria set by the Home Office. This vacancy may close early depending on application volumes, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible! At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.What we're looking forWe’re not expecting you to have loads of experience – that’s what the apprenticeship is here for – but we are looking for you to be curious, proactive, and ready to learn. You enjoy working with others, take pride in your attention to detail, and are motivated by the opportunity to grow your career. You’ll also bring: A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9–5 (A*–C), including English Language At least two A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) – predicted grades will be considered Strong written and verbal communication skills Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office Any customer service experience (face-to-face or telephone) is a bonus Benefits and RewardsWhen you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including: Salary - £24,500 per annum Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary) Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution 25 days annual leave bank holidays buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. Working at NFU MutualWe’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.