General Insurance Apprentice

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 request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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