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Insurance Careers Work Experience

Job sector: Accounting, Banking & Finance

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Overview:

Interested in a future in risk and finance? This programme will help lay the foundations as you explore the insurance profession. You may not have realised it, but insurance is a diverse profession with a variety of roles and opportunities for a financially rewarding career! You’ll learn more about all the different careers available and gain deeper insight through activities, quizzes and live webinars with insurance professionals.

 

What’s Included:

From broking to underwriting - you’ll gain a foundational knowledge of all things insurance.  You’ll discover what roles are available and which skills you will need to succeed. You’ll get a real sense of the various pathways available in this diverse profession. You’ll complete a series of quizzes and activities and (virtually) attend live webinars to help build your understanding of the profession.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Insurance and the Chartered Insurance Institute

You’ve probably heard of insurance before, but what is the insurance profession and how does it actually work? In this module, you’ll find out, with a few surprises! Discover how the profession functions and how the Chartered Insurance Institute supports it. Learn what pathways you can take to get going in this field and which skills you’ll need to be successful.

General Insurance

Did you know that there are hundreds of different types of insurance? Discover what these are as you learn the ins and outs of ‘general insurance’. See if any of the roles in this area are right for you; from catastrophe modeller, cyber analyst, risk surveyor to claims handler and everything in between, you will become familiar with what they are and what they do. Then, try your hand at creating an insurance product in an activity.

Insurance Broking

Insurance broking is a big aspect of the profession, but what is it? This module provides an overview of insurance broking and what roles are available in this sector. Hear directly from a professional during a live webinar and complete an activity all about insurance broking.

Insurance Claims and Risk Management

Insurance and risk are connected, but how? In this module, you’ll take a look at the risk management aspect of insurance. You will discover the roles in insurance claims to see if any of them feel right for you. A breakdown of the insurance claims process, a live webinar with a professional, and an activity will all help you strengthen your understanding of this sector.

Insurance Underwriting

Why isn’t insurance gambling? In this module, you will find out! You will learn about insurance law and how risk is evaluated in the insurance profession. You will gain a foundational knowledge of the underwriting process, complete with a live webinar with a professional. Then you’ll hop into the driver's seat and try out evaluating risk for yourself.

Behaviours for success

What behaviours are needed for a successful career in insurance? In this module, you will find out! A breakdown of CII’s Professional Map will set you up for success. You’ll discover all the wonderful support CII offers, including FutureMe, qualifications, membership, T-Levels, Apprenticeships and more! You’ll then synthesise all this information into a roadmap to your future.
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
6 May 2024 - 16 April 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Insurance Careers Work Experience

Job sector: Accounting, Banking & Finance

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
6 May 2024 - 16 April 2027

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