At a Glance
- Tasks: Support small businesses by managing risks and providing tailored insurance advice.
- Company: Join Sense Risk Solutions, a dynamic team dedicated to helping SMEs thrive.
- Benefits: Earn £21,500 per year with on-the-job training and professional qualifications.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive apprenticeship with excellent career growth and networking opportunities.
- Why this job: Become a trusted advisor while gaining valuable experience in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (grades 4-9) required; customer care skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 29120 £ per year.
As you demonstrate a commitment to the role and the learning, you will be assigned a book of clients to work with, which you will grow working alongside a new apprentice, who will start where you did. You will support them on that journey, and they will support you in turn. Managing risk and arranging the appropriate insurance for SMEs is key to their survival. You will become their trusted advisor, helping them navigate their risks by offering unrivalled advice on how to protect those risks through insurance.
80% of your time (4 days) will be on the job training (at 40 Broad Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5NS), including:
- Observing the team both in the office and at client meetings
- Speaking to small businesses about their risks and advising on insurance covers
- Negotiating with insurers to ensure you tailor covers to meet the client’s needs
- Regular contact with clients and amending their insurances to stay relevant to the changes in their business
- Managing claims to ensure a positive outcome for our clients
- Attending networking events remotely and across the Southwest to get to know the local small business community
- Assisting with procedure manuals and templates for future learners
- Writing thought pieces for social media to build brand reputation
- Involvement in the Chartered Insurance Institute/BIBA to promote the profession
Entry requirements:
- GCSE in English (grade 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required:
- Customer care skills
Training to be provided:
Knowledge is one of our core values. As such, this will be a circa 3-year programme starting with a 15-month programme to achieve the Certificate level qualification and then a second programme of circa 20 months to get to the Diploma. The qualifications to earn include:
- CILA Certificate in Insurance
- CII Certificate in Insurance
- CII Certificate in London Markets Insurance
20% of your time (1 day) will be spent studying remotely including:
- Reading/researching and writing assignments/attending exams with a focus on the general insurance marketplace, insurance law, accounting principles, governance as well as how insurance products operate including liabilities and property damage/business interruption.
- Attending seminars and workshops including those provided by your trainer, insurers, and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Location: Sense Risk Solutions LTD, 40 Broad Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, BS16 5NS
Salary: £21,500 per year
Working week: Monday - Friday (8.45am - 5.15pm)
Duration: 15 Months
Insurance & Risk Advisor Apprenticeship in Bristol employer: Skern Training
At Sense Risk Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our Insurance & Risk Advisor Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside fellow apprentices while receiving hands-on training and mentorship in a dynamic environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, including access to industry-recognised qualifications and networking opportunities within the local small business community, we empower our team to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector.
