Description
Howden is offering an Insurance Apprenticeship Programme starting in September 2027, based in Eastleigh. You'll earn £23,000, work in a permanent role, and complete an 18-month development programme to gain a Level 3 insurance qualification.
The Personal Lines and Commercial team at Howden helps individuals, families, and local businesses find insurance that protects what matters most to them. You'll join one of the following teams: Client Servicing, Claims, Insurance Sales, or Renewals.
During the programme, you'll:
- Learn the foundations of insurance, customer service, and sales through hands-on experience and structured training.
- Support colleagues in finding suitable insurance solutions for new and existing clients.
- Develop your written communication skills by preparing professional client correspondence.
- Build confidence speaking with clients and insurers, helping to answer queries and gather information.
- Learn how to build long-term relationships and provide excellent customer service.
- Support with maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Learn how amendments to insurance policies are managed, as well as the policy renewals process.
No prior insurance experience is needed. You'll be a final year or recent school, sixth form, or college leaver, confident in communication, resilient, curious, and motivated to learn.
To be eligible, you must have the full right to work in the UK, have lived in the UK for the last 3 years, and have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
The application process includes an online application form, an online gamified assessment, a pre-recorded video interview, and an assessment centre.
Benefits include:
- £23,000 salary
- Generous pension scheme
- Fully funded professional qualifications
- Structured learning and development through the 18-month apprenticeship programme
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support, and employee benefits