Trainee Insurance Broker
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To learn how to deal with incoming post
To learn how to deal with outgoing post and to take responsibility for this
Filing
To learn how to deal with the office diary, and how to take responsibility for ensuring that general diary lists are kept up to date
To organise and keep your own work area tidy
To answer telephone calls within three rings and learn how to deal with client queries / requests politely and efficiently within your capabilities. Seek assistance from, or refer client to, other members of staff where necessary
To learn how to deal with customer queries / requests at the counter, as above
To learn how to handle the renewal of insurance policies
GENERAL
1 You must always be polite, courteous and patient when dealing with clients
2 Clients must feel confident in us and therefore you must always give best advice using a `best friend` approach, seeking assistance whenever you are unsure.
JOB SUMMARY
To learn the technical aspects of general insurance and to learn how to provide an excellent service to clients. To learn selling skills and to develop a good sales performance. To assist the managers in ensuring the smooth running of the office and to offer help and suggestions for improvement.
N.B., this list of duties is not exhaustive and from time to time, you may be requested to carry out other duties which are appropriate to your position or to assist the company by working in another branch.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbury, RG14 1AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Insurance Broker roles across Academy Insurance's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.