2023 will see the launch of our first formal graduate program at Lockton Companies LLP and we’re keen to hear from you if you’d be interested in being part of this.
About the Opportunity
We’re offering the chance to join our business on a three year Graduate Program, the aim of which is to build our future leaders and you will be with us as a permanent employee from day one.
- The initial two years of the program will give you excellent breadth of exposure to corporate risk, working in all of our major divisions, gaining invaluable experience in the early stages of your career.
- In the final year, your experience will become more specialised, as together with the business, you will explore where your talents add most value and concentrate on refining your strengths.
- Throughout the program, you will continue to acquire technical knowledge and professional skills, have fast -tracked access to build relationships with Lockton experts, clients and markets. You will have opportunity to work with a diverse range of global clients, to collaborate with colleagues globally and to contribute to strategic, innovation projects sponsored by ‘Lockton Lab.’
- You will become a chartered insurance professional within the first two years, via completion of the Diploma Level, Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification.
The program is designed to provide a platform from which to progress into either an Account Executive / Broker role, or a New Business Development (Producer) role at end of program.
- A Lockton Account Executive focuses on technical expertise, management and development of client relationships and portfolios and where applicable, underwriter negotiation and deal brokerage.
- A Lockton Producer is responsible for securing new client relationships, involvement in the tender and pitch process and ongoing high-level responsibility of a client relationship once won.
Both of these roles are pivotal to the success our business. Winning new clients is key to our sustained company growth and effective servicing of existing clients is essential in maintaining our client retention rate, which currently stands at 96%.
Who You Are
About you:
- Degree level qualification, ideally 2.1 minimum
- A minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths and three A-levels/five Highers (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build productive working relationships
- A desire to provide a best-in-class delivery
- A positive, proactive, can-do attitude, even when under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Organised and proactive, able to plan own workload
- Quality-driven with great attention to detail
- A willingness to assist team members when needed
Why Lockton
Supported and mentored by experts from across the business, you will work in the dynamic world of insurance. Lockton is a partnership and a family-owned, independent company with a caring culture.
We’re a leading, global insurance broker with a focus on exceptional client service and expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management.
The innovative, entrepreneurial culture of the business is reflected in empowering our people to be autonomous, to act quickly, learn fast and provide the right solutions for our clients.
Program start date: October 2023
Access to all: We’re committed to removing barriers to entry for all individuals. If required, we can provide a range of discretionary support options to applicants. Please contact us directly for further detail.