About Howden Ireland
Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 500 employees across 29 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.
For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)
Based in our Portlaoise office, Howden Ireland are delighted to partner with the Atlantic Technological University Sligo and the Insurance Institute of Ireland for the Insurance apprenticeship programme. If you would like to join the apprenticeship programme, we would love to hear from you. Find out more below:
About the Apprenticeship Opportunity
We are looking for ambitious and talented individuals who show the potential to develop into a high performing business professional. This is an apprentice scheme that will allow the successful candidate exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional skills.
While on the programme, in addition to gaining on the job insurance experience, you will complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and CIP as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is Level 8 on the NFQ awarded by IT Sligo.
The apprenticeship programme is a work-based learning programme and requires timely submission of on-the-job assessments, attendance at and successful attainment of IT Sligo and CIP exams as part of the programme.
When you join Howden, you will be assigned a dedicated business supervisor and mentor to provide support throughout the scheme while always been given on the job continuous training.
We will work with you to become a valuable contributor in the success of our business, developing your own rewarding career in the insurance industry while completing the three-year Level 8 Bachelor's Degree course. In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.
About the Role:
As an apprentice you will gain in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market in order to arrange suitable policies & cover for your clients. You will learn how to be an effective intermediary between our clients and insurance companies. Some Responsibilities are noted below:
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Gather information from your clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile
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Research insurance companies' policies and negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for your clients at the best price
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Ensure that your clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations
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Foresee your clients' insurance needs, such as policy renewals or amendments
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Advise your clients on whether and when they need to make a claim on their policies
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Arrange specialised types of insurance cover in complex cases; this may involve preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers
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Advise your clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks, for example, by adding security measures such as fencing, surveillance cameras or lighting to commercial properties to reduce the likelihood of a break-in
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Build and maintain ongoing relationships with your clients
The Apprenticeship programme is a work-based learning programme and requires timely submission of on the job assessments, attendance at and successful attainment of ATU Sligo and CIP exams as part of the programme.
About You
When you work in insurance your customers place a lot of trust and responsibility in your hands, so its essential that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to give them peace of mind. Some of the key attributes that the individual should have are:
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Ability to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal form)
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Eager to learn and want to develop within an exciting industry
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Proactive approach to building and managing customer relationships
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Ability to prioritise and work under time pressures
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Focused, Diligent and committed to the apprenticeship and company
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Excellent PC skills - Microsoft Packages
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Willing to be part of a team while working independently
If you want to be part of a dynamic work environment while being rewarded for your creativity, innovation and determination, start your career with Howden.
Key Questions asked before applying
Interested individuals should ask themselves the following questions before applying:
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Do I meet the minimum entry level requirements? Entry-Requirements-Updated.pdf (iii.ie)
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Can I commit to a three-year contract of apprenticeship?
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Do I have the self-motivation and time management skills to study at a BA (Hons) level and work at the same time?
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Can I take ownership and accountability for my own actions and responsibilities?
Application Process
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Please submit your application via our careers page
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Planned start date: beginning of September 2024 or sooner if available
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Closing date for applications is the 12th of July
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