How to become an insurance technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- training with a professional body
University
You could do a degree before applying for a trainee technician job. Most subjects are accepted but you may have an advantage with a course in business studies or finance.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Providing Financial Services at college before looking for a job.
Entry requirements
You may need:
- GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
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Apprenticeship
You could do an insurance professional higher apprenticeship.
This takes about 24 months to complete with a mix of workplace learning and study.
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 higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start by working as an admin assistant with an insurance company and do training on the job to become an insurance technician.
Other Routes
You could take the Chartered Insurance Institute's Foundation Insurance Test award to get a basic understanding of insurance.
This may help you to find a trainee position with an insurance company.
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Further information
You can find out more about working in insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute and Step Forward.