How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
- a graduate training scheme
University
You could get a degree before applying to join an organisation's management training scheme. Most subjects are accepted but you may have an advantage if you study:
- actuarial science
- building surveying
- business and management
- economics
- engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could complete a senior insurance professional degree apprenticeship.
This typically takes about 36 months to complete.
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 degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start working as an administrator for a risk team to build up your skills and knowledge.
Your employer may give you the chance to take industry qualifications so you can apply for promotion to risk surveyor when you've got more experience.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant qualifications and experience in a related profession like building surveying, health and safety, engineering or fire safety.
Other Routes
Some of the large insurance companies run graduate training schemes. You'll usually need an upper second class degree in any subject to apply.
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Further information
You can find out more about working in insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute and Step Forward.