Who We Are At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are looking for an Insurance Apprentice to join our General Insurance Division. While on the 3-year programme, in addition to gaining on-the-job experience, the apprentice will complete the finance industry CIP qualifications as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is Level 8 degree awarded by IT Sligo. The apprentice will receive a tailored induction plan and will be assigned a business supervisor to provide support throughout the scheme. We will work with the successful candidate to enable them to reach their development goals and aspirations for their career at Cornmarket. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in financial services. Cornmarket will facilitate the apprentice's further education, support the day offsite in class each week and put together an inter-departmental rotation based on upskilling them as future GI Leadership. By the end of this programme, the successful candidate will have full CIP, and a Level 8 Qualification. Closing date for applications: Monday 9th June 2025 Accountabilities of the Role Responsibilities will vary dependant on the business area assigned, but will include the following; Service our customers via inbound and outbound telephone calls, emails and general administration Handle and maintain insurance policies for clients, including reviewing policy details, updating information, and ensuring accurate documentation Demonstrate our high customer service standards by ensuring a high level of customer engagement and meeting and exceeding customer expectations whilst acting with integrity Proactively anticipating customer issues and taking appropriate action Collaborate with underwriters to assess risks, review policy terms and conditions, and obtain necessary approvals for policy issuance and adjustments. Continually strive to improve quality and efficiency within the team Maintain accurate records and databases of insurance policies, claims, and related documentation Generate reports and analysis related to policy performance, operations performance, data, and customer trends Comply with both internal quality standards and the Financial Regulator's Minimum Competency Code, Consumer Protection Code, and any other relevant regulations Participate in the achievement of individual and departmental objectives Engaging fully in Inclusive Leadership sessions with your manager, having a proactive approach to learning and development Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role What We Can Offer You? Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Entry Requirements 1. Leaving Certificate Requirements: Prior to 2017: A minimum of 4 grade Ds at Ordinary Level and 2 Grade C3 at Higher Level Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish An E grade in Higher Level Mathematics, and a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry requirement A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses 2017 onwards: A minimum of 4 grades 4o6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish With English or Irish with O6/H7 and Mathematics with F2/o6/H7 A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses 2. For students who are over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry, interviews and other selection tools will be used to assess suitability, replacing the minimum requirements above. 3. Learners who have a full FETAC level 5 qualification will also be eligible to join the programme. Skills, Experience & Behavioural Competencies Required Committed to working towards CIP Committed to working and studying for a level 8 degree simultaneously Experience working with general insurance products Focused and diligent Hardworking with a drive for success Exceptional communication and organisational skills Strong initiative with ability to manage your own workload Knowledge of risk control & the regulatory environment within Financial Services Commercial awareness Controlled Function This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Who We Are At Cornmarket , we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are currently recruiting a number Financial Consultants to service and advise our public sector clients. Financial Consultants are highly motivated and driven financial advisors who work alongside clients to determine their financial needs, assess potential savings and in turn offer them suitable financial products. These products include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services. This is a target-driven role in a busy sales environment. All Financial Consultants receive 8 weeks' extensive training prior to commencement within the role. Full QFA status or progression towards QFA qualification is desirable. However, full educational support will be provided for consultants who do not have this qualification. What We Can Offer You.... Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Subsistence and mileage allowance Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Accountabilities of the Role Conducting a comprehensive fact find or financial health check with customers to identify their needs and objectives Selling particular life policies to include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services Presenting about our services at different workplaces (for example hospitals and schools) for brand visibility within the surrounding regions of where the consultant is based Delivering a consistent, high level of professional customer service with focus on enhancing the customer experience at every interaction Reaching or exceeding assigned sales goals and targets based on selling of financial products Responding to a variety of different customer lead sources in a professional manner Building quality, long-term relationships with our customers by providing an efficient and specialised service to customers Providing best practice financial advice on a number of different areas Retaining existing business sold via the life sales external and internal team Performing duties in a compliant manner in accordance with our policies and procedures Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role Skills & Knowledge Required Ideally the candidate will hold APA designation or full QFA, however we will support attaining such qualification The ideal candidate will possess both sales and customer service experience Previous experience within a financial institution is advantageous Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills Strong attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets Time management and organisation skills Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role Controlled Function Position This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Who We Are At Cornmarket , we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are currently recruiting a number Financial Consultants to service and advise our public sector clients. Financial Consultants are highly motivated and driven financial advisors who work alongside clients to determine their financial needs, assess potential savings and in turn offer them suitable financial products. These products include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services. This is a target-driven role in a busy sales environment. All Financial Consultants receive 8 weeks' extensive training prior to commencement within the role. Full QFA status or progression towards QFA qualification is desirable. However, full educational support will be provided for consultants who do not have this qualification. What We Can Offer You.... Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Subsistence and mileage allowance Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Accountabilities of the Role Conducting a comprehensive fact find or financial health check with customers to identify their needs and objectives Selling particular life policies to include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services Presenting about our services at different workplaces (for example hospitals and schools) for brand visibility within the surrounding regions of where the consultant is based Delivering a consistent, high level of professional customer service with focus on enhancing the customer experience at every interaction Reaching or exceeding assigned sales goals and targets based on selling of financial products Responding to a variety of different customer lead sources in a professional manner Building quality, long-term relationships with our customers by providing an efficient and specialised service to customers Providing best practice financial advice on a number of different areas Retaining existing business sold via the life sales external and internal team Performing duties in a compliant manner in accordance with our policies and procedures Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role Skills & Knowledge Required Ideally the candidate will hold APA designation or full QFA, however we will support attaining such qualification The ideal candidate will possess both sales and customer service experience Previous experience within a financial institution is advantageous Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills Strong attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets Time management and organisation skills Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role Controlled Function Position This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Who We Are At Cornmarket , we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are currently recruiting a number Financial Consultants to service and advise our public sector clients. Financial Consultants are highly motivated and driven financial advisors who work alongside clients to determine their financial needs, assess potential savings and in turn offer them suitable financial products. These products include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services. This is a target-driven role in a busy sales environment. All Financial Consultants receive 8 weeks' extensive training prior to commencement within the role. Full QFA status or progression towards QFA qualification is desirable. However, full educational support will be provided for consultants who do not have this qualification. What We Can Offer You.... Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Subsistence and mileage allowance Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Accountabilities of the Role Conducting a comprehensive fact find or financial health check with customers to identify their needs and objectives Selling particular life policies to include; salary protection schemes, life policies, PHI, pensions, retired member's life cover and tax services Presenting about our services at different workplaces (for example hospitals and schools) for brand visibility within the surrounding regions of where the consultant is based Delivering a consistent, high level of professional customer service with focus on enhancing the customer experience at every interaction Reaching or exceeding assigned sales goals and targets based on selling of financial products Responding to a variety of different customer lead sources in a professional manner Building quality, long-term relationships with our customers by providing an efficient and specialised service to customers Providing best practice financial advice on a number of different areas Retaining existing business sold via the life sales external and internal team Performing duties in a compliant manner in accordance with our policies and procedures Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role Skills & Knowledge Required Ideally the candidate will hold APA designation or full QFA, however we will support attaining such qualification The ideal candidate will possess both sales and customer service experience Previous experience within a financial institution is advantageous Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills Strong attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets Time management and organisation skills Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role Controlled Function Position This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Who We Are At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are looking for a Claims Advisor to join our Group Protection Claims Team. In this role, the Claims Advisor will be responsible for handling salary protection, specified illness and death claims in a manner which is efficient, effective, compliant and with a customer first ethos in mind. The role holder will also be a proficient administrator with excellent time management and organisational skills. Claims Advisors provide valuable support and assistance to Cornmarket's customers. This role will involve dealing with vulnerable customers and difficult circumstances which requires empathy, compassion, and consideration. Stakeholder management is an important aspect of this role, as Claims Advisors are required to communicate daily with our internal departments and external stakeholders, including insurance companies, employers, and unions, on various claims related queries. What We Can Offer You? Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Accountabilities of the Role Provide information to customers in a professional and timely manner regarding the eligibility of their claim Advise and update customers on the process, progress, cover, benefits, and premiums related to their claim Ensure that information provided to customers and third parties is correct, clear, complete, and up to date by consulting the relevant data sources Process incoming correspondence and documentation effectively and efficiently within service level agreements and in line with relevant regulations Review claims proactively to determine what actions and steps can be taken to progress and follow up with the relevant parties accordingly Handle complaints and ensure escalation where appropriate Achieve personal and team targets and objectives Contribute to team projects including new systems testing, updating of processes and procedures Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role Skills & Knowledge Required A minimum of 1 years' experience in a customer facing role, preferably within the financial services industry Ideally working towards a QFA qualification Track record of achieving/surpassing quotas/targets Ability to handle complaint type calls from customers with empathy Strong PC and Microsoft skills Organisational skills Time Management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines Resourcefulness Ambition and drive for results Knowledge of risk control & regulatory environment Commercial awareness Behavioural Competencies Required Empathetic, understanding and patient Emotionally intelligent Resilient and flexible Quality and customer focused Enthusiastic with a positive attitude towards challenges and change Compliant - must have the ability to follow procedures Approachable team player that collaborates with and supports other team members promoting team spirit Strong communication skills Listening - hearing and understanding the clients queries and empathising where relevant Verbal communication- articulate complicated information clearly and accurately Written communication- transfer information concisely and accurately Controlled Function This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Who We Are At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role Purpose We are looking for a Pension Administrator to join our Pensions and Investment Team. The Pension Administrator will act as an administrative support to that of our Financial Consultant Team. What We Can Offer You Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role) Annual leave (increases based on service) Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave) Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates Health insurance or wellness subsidy Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy) Performance based bonus/commission Income protection Life cover Discounts on financial products Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme Active Sports & Social Club Accountabilities of the Role Process incoming new business applications using our proposal tracking system, ensuring these are complete and compliant with defined checking questions Issue life new business in accordance with the terms given by the underwriter General administration tasks such as data entry, logging and scanning Working to meet and exceed individual and team targets for both call volume and processing of new business Ensure that allocated work is processed on time, in accordance with team & individual SLAs, and to an excellent quality Compiling and issuing new business document packs for customers, ensuring the content is correct and appropriate Communicate with Life offices, customers and financial consultants regarding the progress of applications Responsible for dealing with client queries in a professional and timely manner Follow set procedures and guidelines, identifying when it is necessary to escalate cases for alternative handling Participate in team meetings, and suggest ways in which existing processes could improve To comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role To maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role Skills & Knowledge Required Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role preferable Strong IT Skills with good working knowledge of the MS office suite Ability to adapt and learn new tasks Proven track record in meeting and exceeding targets Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks Excellent communication skills both written and verbal A keen eye for detail QFA exams desirable Knowledge of risk control & regulatory environment Commercial awareness Behavioural Competencies Required Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to learn and carry out tasks in line with procedure Quality-focused, customer-first approach Approachable and a can-do attitude Demonstrate empathy, understanding and patience Good organisational, planning and time-management skills Works well within a team; shares info, collaborates with, supports other team members Resilient, able to resolve problems Controlled Function This role is a 'controlled function' as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee's fitness and probity. Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identity or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr
