Find the perfect job in the insurance sector
Do you want to ensure a safe future? Then consider a career in the insurance industry.
Traditionally seen as boring back-office jobs arranging car and home insurance, modern insurance companies are producing policies for everything from Airbnb rentals to gap year trips and the latest gadgets, making the sector much more accessible to younger staff.
The average salary for the sector is a very healthy £40,000, but senior experts can earn up to £150,000.
There are more than 80,000 vacancies in insurance nationwide, which offers plenty of opportunities to break into the sector and work your way up.
What types of jobs are available in the insurance industry?
Roles in the insurance industry can be broadly divided into two different types.
There are sector-specific roles such as underwriting and claims, but also plenty of standard jobs common to most sectors such as sales, HR, marketing and IT.
Look at the possibilities insurancecareers.co.uk/careersoverview to see which one suits you best.
Would I deal directly with customers?
That depends on your specific position. Brokers, insurers and adjusters tend to be ‘customer focused’ and deal directly with customers, so you need good interpersonal skills.
However, there are also plenty of dynamic ‘back office’ jobs, including risk modelling, claims and business analysis, actuarial and data science jobs that do not require daily customer contact.
What’s the Best Way to Get an Insurance Job?
Again, this will vary depending on the type of job you are targeting. Most major insurance specialists offer graduate schemes, with more and more people undertaking standard and diploma apprenticeships.
Career changers are welcomed into the industry, with many people aged between 50 and 60.
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Sales consultant – private health insurance, Aviva, Eastleigh
Your health is in their hands, so make a difference in this caring medical job.
The job: Aviva is recruiting a customer-oriented employee Sales advisor to be part of the Direct Sales team.
What you will do: You support and guide customers during their health sales journey.
You offer fully advised quotes, help customers during the online process and provide information when necessary.
You need: You are meticulous and detail-oriented, with excellent fact-finding skills and excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Experience in a customer service-related role is an advantage.
Apply now: See further details of this rolealong with other options of Aviva.
Polish-speaking insurance advisor, Pol-Plan Insurance, London
Mówisz po polsku? Then join the trusted team in this specialist role.
The job: Pol-Plan Insurance is looking for one Polish-speaking insurance advisor.
What you will do: In this role, you will act as a key point of contact within your industry, providing excellent customer service to help people achieve the outcome they want.
In addition, you maintain existing customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor and a good listener.
You need: To qualify, you must be fluent in Polish, both written and oral.
You are highly organized and responsive to customer needs, very responsive in your communication and eager to grow professionally and take on new challenges.
Apply now: Find out moreor discover more options with Pol-Plan insurance.
Non-life insurance actuary – Senior Associate, PwC UK, London
Insurance expert? This senior position at the world-renowned PwC could be your next career step.
The job: Pwc is looking for one Non-life insurance actuary at Senior Associate level.
What you will do: You contribute to general insurance advice and advisory services to clients such as insurers, banks, regulators and external administrators.
You provide advice in the areas of solvency, economic capital, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and risk management, financial models, underwriting, new legislation and the efficiency of claims or reporting processes.
You need: A strong background as a recognized claims consultant is required, otherwise you will have delivered important, actuarial-related projects from the non-life insurance industry.
Experience with Solvency II internal models and risk management, and knowledge of various software packages such as IGLOO, ReMetrica or Tyche, are essential.
Apply now: Apply for this positionalong with other options with PwC.
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