Apprentice Marine Insurance Broker
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Company: INTERNATIONAL MARINE SPECIALISTS LIMITED
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Location: Hazel Grove, SK7 5BW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000049438
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 30/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm with 30-mins for lunch.
Brief Description
Experienced in a fast-paced environment, you'll advise on and arrange marine cargo and freight insurance for businesses moving and storing goods globally. The role involves liaising with UK and US companies, assessing shipping risks, liability exposures, and international trade requirements across various commodities and regions.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation - Skills Edge Training Ltd.
Your training course - Insurance Practitioner, equal to Level 3 (A level).
Future Prospects
N/A.
Vacancy Detail
Level 3 Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship, supported by our training partner Skills Edge and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Qualifications, to achieve the Certificate in Insurance ("CII") qualification. The successful candidate will be supported to complete professional qualifications within an 18-month apprenticeship, with at least 20% of their working time dedicated to training, studying and learning.
As an Apprentice Marine Insurance Broker, you will need to complete a variety of tasks including:
- Build and maintain ongoing relations with new and existing clients
- Take information from clients, to enable assessment of their insurance needs
- Research insurance companies’ policies and negotiate to find and compare the most suitable cover within regional and Lloyds of London markets
- Ensure that clients understand the terms and cover provided in new business and renewal quotations
- Manage client needs and expectation throughout the policy life to include any amendments
- Advise clients in respect of the claims process and how to mitigate risk
- Support team members with managing their client base and answering customer queries via telephone and email
No prior Insurance experience is required. You will be given appropriate support and supervision to both carry out your job role and complete the apprenticeship.
With further training and career development opportunities available, this is a really exciting time to join our business and build a long and successful career within the marine insurance industry.