In our Commercial Distribution and Trading Underwriting team, we put people and customers at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be given opportunities in Risk Management, Broker Relations, and Process Developments.
We’ve a fantastic opportunity to join as an Apprentice Underwriter on a full-time basis, as we experience an exciting growth trajectory and invest in our workforce of the future. You’ll utilise innovative and creative thinking, alongside an analytical approach to your work, as you learn to become a strong negotiator. We’ll encourage you to push your boundaries, provide you with a platform to showcase your skills and develop with our global Insurance brand.
At AXA, we’re committed to empowering our people to achieve a healthy work-life balance, working between the office and home. We aim for the majority of time in the office, that way you’ll get to spend time with your team in person as well as virtually and, get access to the right support networks internally to help you to succeed.
Initially, you’ll be based in the office full-time, giving you the opportunity to build strong connections with your team and benefit from hands-on coaching and development. You’ll then likely move to 4 days in the office with the remainder at home so it’s important that you live within a commutable distance of your offered location.
Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll learn the required insurance and underwriting skills, working alongside our teams of skilled professionals, and gain the knowledge required to excel in the insurance industry. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll gain a nationally recognised Financial Services Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 4 qualification that is equivalent to A-Level standard) and a Certificate in Insurance awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), along with substantial experience that will enable you to progress within the insurance sector.
For candidates that are invited to our Assessment Centre, this will be held in our Bristol Office on Tuesday 5th August. A-Level educated ideally within a numerical or data discipline.
Passionate, with a desire to learn within the Commercial Insurance Underwriting market.
Strong analytical skills and action planning.
This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.
Competitive annual salary of £23,020 with incremental rises based on completion of modules / CII stages
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
Private health cover (effective from 01/07/2025)
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 3 days leave
AXA employee discounts
If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. pike@axa-uk.co.uk.
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