High Net-worth Insurance Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - Manchester
Howden · North West · M3 5EQ
About the role
Job Title: Protection Specialist Apprentice - Private Clients 🛡️🚗🏠
Ready to earn, learn, and launch your career? This is more than just your first job. You'll gain real experience, work towards a recognized qualification, and build skills that will shape your future. ✨
Our Private Clients team is on the front lines, helping high-net-worth individuals protect some of their most prized possessions. Think luxury homes 🏡, high-performance cars 🏎️, and other unique, high-value assets. You’ll work directly with clients to understand their needs and craft bespoke insurance solutions.
Join our energetic and high-performing team! You'll learn how to build trusted client relationships, provide exceptional service, and help people safeguard the things that matter most to them. Get hands-on experience in high-net-worth motor and home insurance, all while working alongside seasoned colleagues, insurers, and underwriters. 🤝
You'll join Howden on a permanent role and dive into an 18-month development program. This program is designed to boost your technical knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to kick-start your career journey. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing?
You'll start with a structured induction before becoming an integral part of our Private Clients team. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
During the program, you'll:
- Grasp the fundamentals of high-net-worth motor and home insurance, and how an Account Handler supports clients. 💡
- Build your confidence speaking with clients and understanding their unique insurance needs. 🗣️
- Help the team liaise with insurers and underwriters to find the perfect insurance solutions for clients. 📑
- Master managing client inquiries and delivering clear, accurate information. ✅
- Learn how to manage amendments to insurance policies and the policy renewal process. 🔄
- Develop strong relationships and provide a professional yet personal service. 😊
- Support with maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records. 📂
Who Are We Looking For?
No insurance experience needed – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! 🧠
You'll be:
- A confident communicator who genuinely enjoys connecting with different people. 👍
- Able to build rapport and foster trusted relationships. ❤️
- Passionate about delivering an excellent service to clients. ⭐
- Resilient and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment. ⚡
- Organised and capable of juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. 🤹
- Positive, enthusiastic, and eager to get involved. 🎉
- Motivated by goals and keen to build a long-term career. 📈
- Comfortable working with clients who may have high expectations. 👑
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years. 🌍
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths. 📚
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.
Application Process:
Our application process is designed to help you showcase your potential, not test what you already know! 😉
- Online Application Form – No CV Required: We believe you're more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
- Online Gamified Assessment: We’ve created engaging games that will help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers! You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop – whichever suits you best! 🎮📱💻
- Pre-recorded Video Interview: Record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop. This gives you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time, in a relaxed setting. 🎬
- Assessment Centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. You'll take part in fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to experience what it's like to be part of Howden and our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day, because where you are now shouldn’t hold back your future! ✈️
Why Should You Apply?
- £23,000 salary and a generous pension scheme. 💰
- Fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role. 🎓
- Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development program. 🏗️
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. 🌴
- Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support, and a range of employee benefits and insurance products. 💖
Ready to Apply?
Want to know what life at Howden is *really* like? Visit our Early Careers hub to explore our culture, learn more about the insurance industry, and get practical tips to help you prepare for our recruitment process. It's also a great way to work out which career path suits you best. 💡
Please Read Before Submitting:
You may only apply to one apprenticeship program for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in additional applications not being considered.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment. 🏃♀️💨
Key responsibilities
- Help manage communications with insurers and underwriters.
- Manage client enquiries and provide accurate information.
- Manage amendments to insurance policies and the policy renewals process.
- Develop strong client relationships and provide professional service.
- Support the maintenance of accurate client records.