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Focus on: Underwriting

10/04/17 09:30 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers, Student Stories

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In the first issue of our member magazine, The Insider, we spoke to Alan Burke (RSA, Galway) to find out more about his career in underwriting. 

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What does a financial adviser actually do? [Infographic]

04/04/17 15:50 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers

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We've teamed up with the LIA to offer those undertaking the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship the option of completing a general insurance stream or financial advice stream of the programme. In practice, the difference between the two streams are as follows:

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The Professional Perils of Life in the Advertising Industry

04/04/17 15:42 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Thinkpiece, Industry Insights, The Insider

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In the first issue of our member magazine, The Insider, Jade Giltrap, Media Development Underwriter and Sam Austen, Entertainment Development Underwriter for specialist insurer Hiscox, take a look at the professional risks faced by the creative businesses behind the adverts.

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What does a loss adjuster actually do? [Infographic]

21/03/17 09:12 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers

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Next up in our Careers in Insurance infographic series is a role that encompasses a variety of areas, and can play an essential role in the claims resolution process – the loss adjuster.

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“Life should always be interesting” – Sandra Harvey-Graham

06/03/17 09:00 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Inspiring Leaders

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“You never know where opportunity is going to present itself” – Fiona Taylor, Irish Life

03/03/17 09:30 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Inspiring Leaders, Student Stories

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For the next installment of our Inspiring Leaders series, Fiona Taylor, HR Business Partner Manager with Irish Life, talks about overcoming self-doubt and grasping every opportunity that presents itself.

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Here's why employers are choosing to hire apprentices

02/02/17 16:33 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers

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2016 was a landmark year for the insurance industry and the education sector – Ireland’s first honours degree-level apprenticeship launched and 67 apprentices started their careers in insurance.

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Our 5 most popular blog posts of 2016

13/12/16 09:00 / by The Insurance Institute posted in The Insurance Institute

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With only a few weeks left of 2016, what better time is there to reflect on the year that’s been?

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What does an Insurance Broker actually do? [Infographic]

05/12/16 09:56 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers

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Our Careers in Insurance infographic series explains everything you need to know about some of the most fundamental roles in the industry. Next up – insurance broking.

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Getting to know: Arlene O'Brien

22/11/16 09:00 / by The Insurance Institute posted in Careers, Women in Insurance

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Meet Arlene O'Brien, Deputy President of The Insurance Institute of Galway

 

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