Annual wage £22,000.00 Working week Successful candidates would be working 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 35 Expected duration 24 Months Possible start date 09 Sep 2024 Date posted 10 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000243026 Positions 3 available What you will do in your working day The purpose of the role is to provide a foundation to an insurance focused career in underwriting. The job involves working to tight deadlines, working under pressure and using technology. Underwriting At Chubb we offer the chance to learn how to understand complex financial and technical risks, negotiate deals and innovate new ways of working. Underwriting involves researching what a company does, analysing what could go wrong and quantifying what the financial risks are. The purpose of the role is to provide a foundation to an insurance focused career in underwriting. As part of your development and to support your team you will: Learn how to assess the different risks and how to set terms and complete your underwriting tasks in line with our best practice guidelines. Carry out a variety of tasks such as making simple changes to policies, negotiating with brokers and chasing up and agreeing small policy changes. Take ownership of a small portfolio of renewal or new business accounts. Develop the skills and capabilities needed to be granted authority to make decisions independently of your supervisor. The training you will be getting In addition to the Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, you will work towards your Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII). Chubb provides a broad range of on the job as well as structured learning provided by our own in-house technical experts as well as selected third parties. Apprentices will also have access to training on data analytics, project management, digital innovation, influencing skills and leadership. As part of this programme Apprentices will also have the opportunity to travel to a number of UK offices and at least one of our European offices. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, we’ll support you so that you have the opportunity to find a role that best suits you and explore different career paths. We’ll give you the support, training, and tools you need to continue to excel in whatever you choose. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Numerical Data Skills, Practical, Adaptable Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade Grade 4 or above) Essential Things to consider No Insurance experience is necessary, but the position is ideally suited to people who can demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn Being curious, asking questions and a willingness to work with others to solve problems will be key to success.