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Insurance – a terrific career pathway with endless opportunities. Insurance is a vibrant industry with a myriad of career pathways that match a wide range of interests and skill sets. There has never been a better time than now to consider a career in Insurance. Why?

Rapid advancement opportunities. The current Insurance workforce is aging and that is great news for people wanting to start a new career and advance quickly. In the next five plus years it is expected that there will be numerous pathways available for rapid career progression. Starting in the industry now means you will also gain exposure to an industry that has embraced cutting edge technology and ongoing digital transformation. This innovation is creating growth and new opportunities in areas like data analytics, digital marketing and cyber risk.

Insurance is a HOT industry. Insurance is now an attractive alternative to some of the big brands that have reputations as being HOT employers.

Every job seeker looking at starting their career has a range of different wants. Is job security a key driver? Is making a positive impact on the world critical? Is future proofing your career a factor? Are flexible work options important? Is making a contribution to our society or having a job with a sense of purpose important?

Why Insurance?

Insurance is an industry that is vital to people, and the world we live in. Insurance appeals on so many fronts. If you like helping people and making a difference in people’s lives – insurance is a great place to achieve that. If you are concerned about the environment, insurance is a good place to be involved. If you want to work on the global stage, a career on insurance can take you all over the world. It is an industry that is well paid – exceptionally well paid if you are good at what you do. Insurance is the backbone of our society. Without it, people and businesses cannot safeguard against risks, recover from unforeseen events, or ensure financial stability. As the industry evolves, new roles and specialisations are continually emerging, providing ample opportunities for your long-term career stability.

Insurance is first and foremost about people and for people. Working in insurance means making a real difference in peoples lives! It is helping people during difficult times. Whether you are supporting a family after a weather event like Cyclone Gabrielle or supporting a business after a cyber-attach – you are always dealing with and helping people. Many insurers give back to local communities. There is nothing like working for a
company that supports people and makes our communities stronger.

Professional Development. The industry is committed to continuous learning and professional development. ANZIIF and IBANZ offer a range of courses, qualifications, and events to enhance skills and meet industry standards. They offer certificates, diplomas, and executive certificates in various insurance areas (general insurance, insurance broking, claims and more. All these qualifications and resources are aimed at advancing your insurance career.

Insurance is a desirable and exciting place to work with an impressive track record of stability, resilience and opportunity. It is an industry where you can steer your career in a variety of directions. You can explore different fields and roles in anything that interests you. The industry is huge and offers jobs to suit every personality type and almost every skill set. The insurance industry aligns with many of the values of Millennials and Gen Z.

Insurance – offers a range of career pathways for every skill set and capability.

The insurance industry is a dynamic field teeming with opportunities that match a wide range of interests and skill sets. Whether you’re analytical, customer focused, or strategic, there’s a perfect role waiting for you!

Some categories Quinn Recruitment recruits for:

Insurance Broker – the trusted link between clients and insurers. Brokers asses client risk, prepare policy quotes and renewals, generate new business opportunities and interface with clients, insurers and underwriters.

Insurance Broker Support – maintain client records, handle client queries, process new business and renewals, prepare reports and presentations for Brokers, liaise with underwriters and assist with the claims process.

Insurance Underwriter – evaluate and analyse risks to set fair policy terms and pricing. Underwriters love data. They use this data to determine rates and potential claims.

Claims Consultant – review, assess, and either approve or decline claims based on policy coverage.

Loss Adjuster – resolve insurance claims by determining the company’s liability. They investigate insurance claims, dive into the details, inspect damages, interview claimants, and review documents, estimate costs and determine if the loss is covered.

Legal and Compliance – ensure insurers adhere to laws, regulation, and ethical standards, protect consumers, maintain financial stability and maintain robust data protection.

Product Management – develop new insurance products and optimise existing product lines that meet evolving customer needs and contribute to the company’s success. Collaborate with underwriters to develop new products and policy wording.

Risk Management – identify, assess and mitigate potential risks that could impact an insurance company’s financial stability and operations, including protecting policyholders. Risk Managers ensure insurance companies fulfil their obligations to policyholders in the event of a covered loss.

Cyber Risk – with the rise of cyber threats, insurance companies are looking for specialists to assess and manage cyber risks, such as ransomware, a virus, malware infection, denial of service attack, or loss of data and privacy breach.

Underwriters – evaluate the risks involved in insuring people and assets and establish pricing for a risk in the likelihood of a claim being made.

Data Analytics – is revolutionising the insurance industry. In simple terms data and advanced analysis techniques draw insights, derive meaningful patterns and trends enabling them to make predictions in various operations, from identifying dubious claims to preventing fraudulent activities.

Marketing and Communications – generate leads, nurture relationships and drive sales, through multiple channels – including face to face interactions, social media and online platforms, to reach different customer segments.

Advisor – Health and Life – identify clients individual insurance needs, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Analyse clients’ current insurance policies and suggest improvements or changes.

Auditor – evaluate past and predict future risk for businesses. They use data and modelling to assess financial risks and advice on strategies to mitigate potential losses.