How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You can study for a degree before applying to join an organisation's graduate training scheme.
Useful subjects include:
- actuarial science
- maths
- finance
- business and management
- building surveying
- engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do an apprenticeship with an insurance firm, such as:
- Insurance Professional Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
- Senior Insurance Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
These take between 2 and 3 years to complete and combine workplace training and study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start working as an administrator for a risk management team to build up your skills and knowledge.
Employers will usually look for a minimum of GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, 1 or 2 A levels, and good IT skills.
Once working, you could take qualifications that include units on risk management, like those offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). For example:
- Certificate in Insurance
- Diploma in Insurance
- Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant qualifications and experience in a related profession, like:
- building or quantity surveying
- health and safety
- insurance underwriting or loss adjusting
- fire safety engineering
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Professional and industry bodies
You can join the Chartered Insurance Institute for professional development opportunities and to build up your contacts in the industry.
Further information
You can find out more about careers in insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute.