ACE Bermuda’s Graduate Trainee Programme

ACE Bermuda announced the appointment of Kimberly Lewis as Assistant Underwriter in the Professional Lines Division following her successful completion of the company’s Underwriting Graduate Trainee Programme, and also said that Marco Greenidge has been selected as the 2012 Underwriting Graduate Trainee.

The two-year graduate programme includes: various learning methodologies, international business travel, and participation in ACE’s overseas orientation programme. The aim of the Graduate Trainee Programme is to provide Bermudians, who wish to pursue a career in underwriting, with professional and personal development opportunities while gaining practical work experience.

ACE Bermuda also has two other trainee participants who are expected to complete the programme in 2013. All participants receive a well-rounded professional insurance education gaining industry knowledge, professional and technical skills, and are encouraged to earn professional qualifications.

Mrs. Lewis joined ACE Bermuda in 2010 as the first Underwriting Graduate Trainee. She graduated with Honours from UNC at Charlotte where she majored in Risk Management & Insurance and earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Mrs. Lewis also recently achieved her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.

Mrs. Lewis explains that the Graduate Trainee Programme enabled her to gain valuable industry knowledge while offering opportunities to develop her personal and professional skills,

She said: “The webinars, seminars and professional workshops provided me with a thorough understanding of ACE and the global insurance industry. In addition, my manager and colleagues in the professional lines team played a critical role in providing a hands-on approach, which allowed me to acquire the practical and technical skills required in underwriting.”

Marco Greenidge, the 2012 Graduate Trainee, will commence his training in ACE Bermuda’s Property Department. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Degree. He previously worked in the Personal Lines division at Freisenbruch-Meyer Insurance Services.

Mr Greenidge said, “I am excited and honoured to be selected for the Graduate Trainee Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for me to pursue my career and take advantage of the professional development programmes offered by ACE.”

Rees Fletcher, Division President, ACE Bermuda said, “Kimberly has been an outstanding trainee and is a talented addition to our Professional Lines team. I am also delighted to welcome Marco to ACE and trust that he will find the Underwriting Graduate Trainee Programme a rewarding and valuable experience. I look forwarding to working with both of them as they embark on their careers within ACE.”

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