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Join the future makers!Keen to learn? Eager to move ahead? You can do both when you’re an Aviva Apprentice. An Apprenticeship in Insurance in Aviva allows you to gain professional qualifications while learning on the job and earning a salary, with our programmes offering the perfect way to launch an exciting new career.We are looking for talented, customer focused individuals who are passionate about moving their career forward. During the 3-year programme you will gain invaluable experience in insurance at one of Ireland’s leading insurers, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional capabilities.When you join Aviva, you will receive a bespoke induction and will be assigned a business mentor and in house experienced supervisor who will support you throughout 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 Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship).If you can commit to a 3-year programme, study at a BA (Hons) level and work at the same time and want to develop a career that has a career path for success then we want to hear from you!At Aviva, we're best known for providing insurance. And there are lots of factors that affect how much it costs. This includes the type of cover being provided, the likelihood of something bad happening, the value of what’s being insured, and the customer’s history of making claims in the past. Our underwriters take all this, and more, into account. They assess whether it’s something we’d be comfortable to insure and, if so, how much we would charge our customer for it. Join us as an Underwriting Apprentice and you'll be learning from some of the most skilled underwriters in the insurance industry. What’s more, you’ll be able to earn a salary while working towards qualifications and enjoy a permanent role from day one.What will I be doing? As Part of your Apprenticeship in Underwriting in our Commercial Property team in our General Insurance Business you will;Be a part of the ETrade team and Underwrite and process New Business, Mid Term & Renewal Accounts.Strive to meet our annual KPI & SLA targets whilst maintaining a strong customer focus & broker centric approach.Support contacts to the team, routing queries and referrals to the right people, identify and escalate issues to the relevant areas.Stay up-to-date with industry developments, trends and best practices, identify and recommend opportunities for improvement on processes, products and services, undertake relevant training and provide support with various projects and initiatives as needed.Support the delivery of good customer outcomes through all activities and deliverables, enabling us to act in good faith towards customers, avoid causing foreseeable harm and enable and support our customers to pursue their financial objectives.Where will I be based? This Apprenticeship placement will be based in our office in Ballyconnell Co. Cavan.When is this programme beginning? If you are successful in your first stage screening call you will need to be able to attend one of our virtual Assessment Centres on the week commencing 13th May 2024. Successful candidates will then be offered their roles.What is the eligibility to join the programme? The apprenticeship programme is supported by Solas and there are minimum entry requirements to apply. Entry-Requirements-Updated.pdf (iii.ie)Please indicate on your application that you meet the criteria. You will be required to evidence your eligibility prior to starting the apprenticeship to gain entry to the course and employment with Aviva.More information can be viewed on the III website If applying from Northern Ireland/ UKAn applicant must meet the minimum entry requirement of 6 different subjects which must include:Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* – C) or betterEnglish (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* – C) or betterPlus 2 other subjects (further details can be found during application)Closing Date for applications is 3rd May 2024, but please submit your application as soon as possible so that we can start you on your Aviva journey today. Why Aviva? A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualificationsGenerous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)Annual performance related bonus and pay reviewHoliday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysFree car parkingGenerous Health & dental insurance contributions after six monthsAviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share SchemeCycle to Work benefit schemeTaxSaver Travel SchemeFamily friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and FamilyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVolunteering daysProfessional qualification support and transparent career progression plansAviva is for Everyone Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Samuel Brazier on Tel: 0861536620 or email