Position Overview & Specifications
Apprentice Geo Agriculture - Harrogate - ARDKK856423
We’re on the hunt for an Apprentice Underwriting Assistant to join us on a new apprenticeship scheme. We are pleased to now be able to invite applications for this role, so whether you are looking to start your career in insurance or already have some experience this could be for you!
Modern apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining recognised qualifications in a regulated industry and will support you no matter your current knowledge or experience. Whether you are taking your first steps into a new role or you have experience and are looking for your next career move, Geo Agriculture’s Apprenticeship Programme has a career pathway to suit your level.
So what does an Underwriting Assistant do?
This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities
- Preparation and production of client records
- Preparation, production, and delivery of policy renewal invitations
- Checking Third Party databases and accurately recording results
- Production of management information reports and creating outputs for the business
- Distribution of policy administration system-based post and emails and handling and directing telephone calls
- At least 20% of the working week to be allocated to apprenticeship studies
What are we looking for
- Someone with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ideally you will have farm knowledge/ background and you want to get into the Insurance Industry
- It would be great if you will have an awareness of the underwriting cycle and are looking to develop specialist underwriting knowledge in a supported environment, but this is not essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and organise personal workloads
- Excellent written verbal and numerical skills
- Highly organised with a focus on objectives, priorities, and deliverables
All of our apprenticeship programmes include extensive training and support as you build your knowledge and skills and progress towards formal qualifications.
When you join one of our apprenticeship programmes you will be welcomed and supported by Geo Underwriting part of the Ardonagh family. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing.
Some of the benefits are:
- Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
- Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
- Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
- 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
- 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
- The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.