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Job title: Insurance Technician Trainee

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Embark on your insurance career with Optis Insurance.

 

Company Overview:

Optis Insurances Limited is a leading Irish insurance intermediary and now part of a wider insurance group which has ambitious plans to expand further in Ireland, the UK and across Europe. In support of this growth, Optis is currently recruiting for a number of permanent full-time positions to work in our fast paced Account Handling team.

Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be supported in their professional development with Insurance Institute membership and sponsorship for relevant professional qualifications to support them on their journey to a successful career in the insurance industry. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a team of commercial insurance Account Handlers in managing an existing book of business for a portfolio of retail brokers.

 

 Key Responsibilities: 

  • Close co-operation with Account Handlers, Account Executives and Underwriters to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
  • Assisting Account Handlers with processing new business placements, mid-term adjustments and renewals for commercial insurance policies.
  • Supporting Account Handlers with preparation of relevant policy documentation, ensuring accurate and timely provision to clients.
  • Building relationships with brokers to deliver excellent levels of service.
  • Achieving and exceeding individual QA (Quality Assurance) and compliance targets.
  • Accurate entry of policy and financial data into internal software platforms.
  • Ad hoc administrative duties and support to Account Handlers for the maintenance of client files.
  • Ensuring compliance with group and regulatory requirements and protocols.

Essential Criteria:

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent prioritization skills, with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional and confident email and telephone manner.
  • Self-motivated, hard-working individual with ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure with flexibility where required in support of team objectives and projects.
  • Ambitious individual who is energetic in their approach to their work.

Desirable Criteria:

  • APA/CIP qualification held or working towards.
  • Previous experience in insurance or financial services industry a distinct advantage.
  • Knowledge of the London Market placement process.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • 26 days annual leave
  • Professional qualifications sponsorship
  • Insurance Institute membership
  • On-site parking

Salary:

  • DOE (Depending on Experience)

 

Job Type: The role is based at our Trim office and is available on a full-time permanent basis.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 

Supplemental Pay Types: Performance Bonus

Work Location: On-site

Expected Start Date: Immediate

 

Further information
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that working together as one team produces better outcomes for our customers, their clients and our employees.  We offer a very competitive package and excellent career opportunities.

Optis is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.  Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

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