Insurance is a hugely important industry. It influences just about every sector and subject area, underpinning everything from small companies to multinational organisations and even global economies. In Ireland, insurance employs over 28,000 people.
The three areas that underpin the industry are Underwriting, Claims and Direct Customer Support.
€30,000
Assistant Underwriter > Underwriter > Underwriting Manager
Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA)
or
BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice – Apprenticeship
€30,000
Claims Handler > Team Leader > Claims Manager
Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA)
or
BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice – Apprenticeship
€27,000
Customer Service Agent > Team Leader > Customer Service Manager
Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA)
or
BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice – Apprenticeship
There’s a world of opportunity in insurance. From evaluating risk to developing e-commerce solutions, there’s a role here for you.
Here are some of the average qualified salaries for insurance roles. Many employers will support you in earning the Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA) or Professional Diploma in Insurance (CIP) as you work – so it may not be necessary for you to hold the qualification before you apply for a job.
| Insurance Role | Salary |
|---|---|
| Claims Handler | €30,000 – €45,000 |
| Claims Technical Role | €50,000 – €65,000 |
| Personal Lines Executive | €30,000 – €40,000 |
| Personal Lines Underwriter | €30,000 – €50,000 |
| Commercial Assistant Underwriter (1–3 yrs exp.) | €30,000 – €40,000 |
| Commercial Underwriter (1–5 yrs exp.) | €40,000 – €55,000 |
| Reinsurance Underwriting Support (1–10 years’ exp.) | €35,000 – €65,000 |
| Trainee Actuary | €35,000 – €45,000 |
| Risk Manager | €70,000 – €90,000 |
| Marketing Executive (1–5 yrs exp.) | €28,000 – €45,000 |
| Newly Qualified Accountant | €48,000 – €52,000 |
| Data Scientist | €50,000 – €75,000 |
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Working in insurance can take you across the globe. Irish insurance qualifications are recognised in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, making working and travelling with your qualification all the easier. Begin your career in Ireland and who knows where you could end up?