Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 27.5% | 34.4% | 21.2% | 6.1% | 9.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/insurance-agents?occupationCode=6112
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Insurance Agents represent insurance companies in selling insurance to clients.
Requisite Education:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Registration or licensing is required.
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- interviewing clients to identify their insurance needs
- explaining to clients details of insurance and conditions, risk coverage, premiums and benefits
- assisting clients to determine the type and level of coverage required
- calculating premiums and establishing method of payment
- reviewing clients’ circumstances to ensure that the level and coverage of insurance is still appropriate
- settling and monitoring insurance claims to ensure that both client and insurer are satisfied with the outcome
- recording information about clients and their policies
- identifying and drawing up lists of potential clients from a variety of sources and contacting them to arrange interviews
- keeping up-to-date with changes in the insurance industry and informing clients of new developments
611211 Insurance Agent ANZSCO
Represents insurance companies in selling insurance to clients. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level:
- 3 Australia
- 2 New Zealand
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Insurance Underwriter
- Life Assurance Representative
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