How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You can take a degree before applying for a place on an insurance company's graduate training scheme.
Useful subjects include:
- business studies
- finance
- economics
- maths
- law
It can help to get some relevant work experience whilst you're studying, for example through an internship or placement.
Your university careers service will be able to help you with this.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge needed to get a trainee position with an insurance company.
Courses include:
- providing financial services
- T Level in Finance
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
More Information
Apprenticeship
You can apply to do an apprenticeship with an insurance company, such as:
- Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Insurance Professional Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
- Senior Insurance Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
These take between 1 and 3 years to complete and combine workplace training and study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
Work
You may be able to join an underwriting team as an assistant and work your way up through training and promotion.
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, especially in using spreadsheets.
Once working, you could take qualifications offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), such as:
- Certificate in Insurance
- Diploma in Insurance
- Advanced Diploma in Insurance
More Information
Career tips
As you gain experience, you may begin to specialise in certain types of insurance, for example:
- property
- healthcare
- business liability
- cyber
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.