Do you enjoy solving problems, taking on new challenges and finding smart solutions? Sound like you? Great this could be a brilliant opportunity for you.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
At Aviva, were well known for our home and motor insurance, but our expertise goes much further.
We support businesses of all sizes with a wide range of commercial insurance solutions.
Our underwriters carefully assess the type of cover customers need, the likelihood of incidents, and the value of their assets helping us deliver fair, accurate and responsible pricing.
As an Underwriting Apprentice, youll combine analytical thinking with creativity, learning how to negotiate, build relationships, and make confident decisions.
From day one, youll be supported to develop your skills, own your growth and become brilliant at what you do.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Get to know the role: Underwriting Apprentice As an Underwriting Apprentice, youll work alongside some of the most skilled underwriters in the industry.
Well coach you in how to work effectively with customers, and youll spend time building strong relationships with brokers and colleagues across the business.
Youll help secure new business and make sure existing customers receive the right solutions tailored to their needs.
Everything you do will contribute to delivering great outcomes for our customers, so youll need to be passionate about doing the right thing and delivering high-quality results.
In your first year, youll begin the Insurance Practitionership course with ATU and work towards your Insurance Institute of Ireland (III) exams.
Youll have full support from a mentor, supervisor, buddy, and the Aviva Group Early Careers team.
By the end of your three-year apprenticeship, youll hold aBA (Hons) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship), along with yourAPA and CIP qualifications, plus valuable professional development experience.
Youll spend four days each week working in the role and one day studying.
Its a supportive learning environment where ideas are encouraged, questions are welcomed and everyone is here to help you succeed.
What youll get A competitive, market-leading salary A strong support network as you grow into your role 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Wellbeing support Paid volunteering opportunities in our local communities Contributory pension scheme Discounts on Aviva products Discretionary annual performance-related bonus Aviva Share schemes Employee Assistance Programme, plus generous health and dental benefits What were looking for To join us on this apprenticeship youll have to meet theas set out by the III and ATU Sligo.
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 found on the apprenticeship website.
Youll also need: Confidence communicating with a strong customer focus An analytical mindset and enjoyment of problem-solving A desire to build relationships and engage with people at all levels The ability to balance study and work and manage multiple tasks Where will I be based? Our Cavan office is in the Conall Building, Ballyconnell Co Cavan.
How to apply The application deadline is26 April 2026, but we may close it earlier if we receive a high volume of brilliant applications.
The application process: Step 1: Complete a short questionnaire and submit your CV to be ready for a screening call with one of our Early Careers team Step 2: Complete online verbal and numerical reasoning tests Step 3: Attend avirtual assessment centre in May to show us what you're good at and what you enjoy through a variety of exercises If successful, your apprenticeship will begin inJuly 2026.
Please apply forone apprenticeship pathway only the one that best matches your strengths and interests.
If you submit more than one application, we will consider your first.
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