The Opportunity: Seeking motivated and talented problem solvers. Join our graduate programme to become a risk professional – and future industry leader. Location: London. Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Empowering you to excel
Our people are a team of leaders. Experts in their fields, top performers – who collaborate, without hierarchy. Together we’ve created an exciting and successful business. And we know that it’s our people who define and drive this success. That’s why the growth, development and wellbeing of our employees is so important to us. We work hard to make sure careers at Chaucer are challenging, inspiring and rewarding and that the environment is ambitious and supportive. As our company continues to grow, we continue to seek new talent – could you be our next risk professional?
Graduate programme highlights
We provide learning opportunities in each area of our Exposure Management team, through structured on-thejob training, technical briefings, professional education courses and self-study – You will also receive our full support and guidance towards achieving your Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional apprenticeship standard which incorporates the ACII qualification – Our HR team will be with you at every step, and will help set up your very own Personal and Professional Development Plan – You’ll get an in-house experienced buddy and mentor, to help show you the ropes
Our unique programme in more detail
24 months of opportunities, practical knowledge and experience. That’s how you’ll be empowered to excel during our programme. And – you’re welcome to call it your programme. After all, it’ll be tailored to meet your needs, depending on what best helps you develop. You’ll be placed with the Exposure Management team, which helps the business measure and understand the accumulation of exposure, and what losses could occur as a result of catastrophic events. If you don’t fully understand this now, don’t worry. Our proven approach will give you an in-depth understanding of how we manage our catastrophe risks, as well as providing you with a good understanding of all areas of the company, including the classes of business that are underwritten. Don’t yet know anybody in the industry? You soon will, as we’ll give you lots of opportunities to develop a network of contacts within Chaucer and the market. This is just the beginning of your journey, and there are lots of exciting prospects ahead.
Your future specialisms
Property & Specialty Modelling You’ll provide catastrophe modelling and exposure accumulation analysis at an account and portfolio level, assisting the underwriters’ risk selection process. Classes of business managed by Exposure Management include Property (Re)insurance, Energy, Marine, Cyber and Political Violence.
Exposure Analytics Monitoring and making regulatory reporting to Lloyd’s, PRA and other bodies. The Exposure Analytics team are also responsible for catastrophe event response and giving our non-modelled view of risk.
Portfolio Analytics Here, your work will involve measuring the accumulation of exposure and potential modelled losses at a portfolio level. Your responsibilities will include setting and monitoring appropriate underwriting risk appetites and providing the tools to manage gross and net exposures across the business.
Research & Development By adopting and validating appropriate catastrophe risk models, this area is responsible for forming our view of catastrophe risk.
About you
You can: – Use your initiative to solve problems – Pay attention to detail in a data intensive environment – Communicate clearly, with the ability to concisely present complex information – Build effective relationships – Apply your professional attitude to meeting deadlines and objectives – Use your motivation to go the extra mile – Commit to studying for your ACII qualification – Start with us in October 2022
You have: A minimum 2.2 degree – 3 or more A-Levels – ideally one in Maths (A-C) – GCSE Maths and English – minimum grade B – Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel – An unrestricted right to work in the UK
About us
Chaucer are a leading specialty (re)insurance group working with brokers, coverholders and clients to protect and support business activities around the world. Our services are accessed both through Lloyd’s of London and the company markets. We are defined by an enterprising, bespoke approach to (re)insurance, enabled by the individual character, experience and imagination of our expert teams. Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group and backed by their financial and operational resources. China Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies whose outstanding and comprehensive strength is rated A (excellent) by AM Best and A (strong) by S&P Global Rating. Hear more from our graduates and learn about Chaucer: chaucergroup.com/careers
Join an award-winning scheme
We have a team of stars, and it shows. In 2021 we received a record 12 awards from The Job Crowd for the quality of our Graduate and Apprentice schemes. These accolades include ‘No 1 company for graduates to work for, across all industries.’ We also placed third in the ‘Top 50 Companies for Apprentices to work for,’ by The Job Crowd.
Find out more about the world of risk
Introduction to Risk Management cii.co.uk
The world’s specialist insurance market lloyds.com
Discover the wider world of risk ciistepforward.co.uk
Diversity & Inclusion at Chaucer A diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are what you can expect at Chaucer. Our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair and free from bias. We know that our people are what make us great, and we understand that no two people are the same. That’s why we’re dedicated to promoting a culture that actively values difference. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent to hire the right person for the job each time, based on merit and nothing else. This attitude continues throughout an employee’s career with us. As part of the Chaucer Group, you’ll be treated with dignity and respect throughout your employment.
Applications close on Monday 14th February Don’t risk missing out
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