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Insurance Agents

ANZSCO 6112

Employed

17,300

Part-time share

10%

Female share

58%

Median weekly earnings

$1,559

Median age

40 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Insurance Agents represent insurance companies in selling insurance to clients.

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
42.5%
VIC
22.7%
QLD
17.6%
WA
9.7%
SA
4.5%
TAS
1.3%
ACT
1%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Insurance Agents.

  • Diploma of General Insurance

    FNS51120 · AQF 5 · 2 providers

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  • Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management

    FNS51920 · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management

    FNS42120 · AQF 4 · 4 providers

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  • Certificate IV in General Insurance

    FNS41422 · AQF 4 · 5 providers

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