Commercial Apprentice Underwriter

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.

• You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
• You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.


• A-Level educated ideally within a numerical or data discipline.
• Passionate, with a desire to learn within the Commercial Insurance Underwriting market.
• Committed to growing your career at AXA, looking for opportunities to always learn and be part in shaping the future of our business.
• Active listener who can demonstrate empathy - put yourself in our customers shoes to build key relationships.
• Pragmatic and confident decision maker with good numerical reasoning skills.
• Strong analytical skills and action planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organisational and time management skills, managing multiple tasks, and balancing work and study time.
• Able to adapt well to different tasks and situations.
  
  Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive team? In our Commercial Distribution and Trading Underwriting team with many of our knowledgeable professionals having 20+ years of market experience, we put people and customers at the heart of everything we do.
It's a rich environment to learn and develop in as you will be given opportunities in Risk Management, Broker Relations, and Process developments. We've a fantastic opportunity to join as an Apprentice Underwriter on a full-time basis, as we experience an exciting growth trajectory and invest in our workforce of the future. You'll utilise innovative and creative thinking, alongside an analytical approach to your work, as you learn to become a strong negotiator. We'll encourage you to push your boundaries, provide you with a platform to showcase your skills and develop with our global Insurance brand. At AXA, we're committed to empowering our people to achieve a healthy work-life balance, working between the office and home. We aim for the majority of time in the office, that way you'll get to spend time with your team in person as well as virtually and, get access to the right support networks internally to help you to succeed. Initially, you'll be based in the office full-time, giving you the opportunity to build strong connections with your team and benefit from hands-on coaching and development. You'll then likely move to 4 days in the office with the remainder at home so it's important that you live within a commutable distance of your offered location. What you'll be doing:
• Throughout your apprenticeship you'll learn the required insurance and underwriting skills, working alongside our teams of skilled professionals, and gain the knowledge required to excel in the insurance industry. The duration covers approximately 16 months of on-the-job learning, study and assessment.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll gain a nationally recognised Financial Services Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 4 qualification that is equivalent to A-Level standard) and a Certificate in Insurance awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), along with substantial experience that will enable you to progress within the insurance sector.
For candidates that are invited to our Assessment Centre, this will be held in our Bristol Office on Tuesday 5th August. The start date for this role will be 6th October. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply., AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years. What we offer: At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive annual salary of £23,020 with incremental rises based on completion of modules / CII stages
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private health cover (effective from 01/07/2025)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 3 days leave
• Up to 21 hours volunteering leave per year
• Wellbeing services and resources
• AXA employee discounts, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
• Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
• What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.