Insurance Agents

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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

If you think you would like to organise, analyse and check the accuracy of financial information, or to offer advice on insurance or financial products, then you should consider a career working in Financial and Insurance Services.Qualifying for a role in this sector could see you in charge of preparing budgets, financial statements, tax returns, audits and reports, managing the payroll of a large company, maintaining customer databases, ensuring procedures comply with government regulations, or participating in the development of business plans. Other roles in the Financial and Insurance Services sector focus on customer service and on matching products to clients’ needs.While work in Financial and Insurance Services usually takes place in an office environment, some people are able to do part of their work at home, due to the growth of remote technological capabilities.The career possibilities in finance and insurance are very broad, with plenty of scope for work across a variety of businesses – let’s face it – most companies need financial services of some kind! And due to shifting global financial conditions, this industry is undergoing rapid changes, making it a very exciting time to get involved. Check out the list of occupations below.The Health Training Package offers over 75 Vocational and Training (VET) qualifications, so if you’re interested in health you’ll probably find an occupation and qualification to suit you!Don’t forget it’s possible to begin your Health Care and Social Assistance career by training for VET qualifications to start with before possibly working your way up to a University Degree.The Health Care and Social Assistance sector has experienced strong growth in the last ten years, making it one of Australia’s largest employers and the growth is forecast to continue, so jobs in this industry are expected to be plentiful. Check out the list of qualifications below.

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