--- title: The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's Member Blog (17) description: Welcome to The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's dedicated online space for industry insights, careers advice, study tips and more. (17) --- [![logo-from-updated-site](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Insurance%20Institute/logo-from-updated-site.png?width=178&name=logo-from-updated-site.png)](http://www.iii.ie/) [**MEMBER LOGIN**](https://eu-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/iii/f?p=10604:101:3609409149439) - [Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes) - [Certificate in Product Advice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Product-Advice-APA) - [Certificate in Insurance Practice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Practice-CIP) - [Higher Diploma in Insurance Management](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Higher-Diploma-in-Insurance-Management) - [Specialty Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes) - [Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Insurance-Practitioner-Apprenticeship) - [Certified Insurance Director](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certified-Insurance-Director) - [Certificate in Climate Risk](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certificate-in-Climate-Risk) - [Micro-credentials](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Micro-credentials) - [Affiliate Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes) - [Non-General Insurance Qualifications](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#non-general-insurance-qualifications) - [Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#cdip) - [ACII to FCII](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#acii-and-fcii) - [Exemptions](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exemptions) - [Exams](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exam-Information) - [Membership](https://iii.ie/Membership) - [Membership Categories and Fees](https://iii.ie/Membership/Membership-Categories-Fees) - [CPD](https://iii.ie/Membership/CPD) - [Local Institutes](https://iii.ie/Membership/Local-Institutes) - [Careers](https://iii.ie/Membership/Careers) - [Register of Compliant Persons](https://iii.ie/Membership/Register-of-Compliant-Persons) - [Employers](https://iii.ie/Employers) - [About Us](https://iii.ie/About-Us) - [Our History](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Our-History) - [Leadership Team](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Leadership) - [Blog](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track) ![Blog Banner 2](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%202.png "Blog Banner 2") ## [“Life should always be interesting” – Sandra Harvey-Graham](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/life-should-always-be-interesting-sandra-harvey-graham) 06/03/17 09:00 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Inspiring Leaders](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/inspiring-leaders) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/life-should-always-be-interesting-sandra-harvey-graham#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog/Student%20Stories/InspiringLeaders.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/life-should-always-be-interesting-sandra-harvey-graham) [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/life-should-always-be-interesting-sandra-harvey-graham) ## [“You never know where opportunity is going to present itself” – Fiona Taylor, Irish Life](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/fiona-taylor-irish-life) 03/03/17 09:30 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Inspiring Leaders](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/inspiring-leaders), [Student Stories](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/student-stories) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/fiona-taylor-irish-life#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog/Student%20Stories/InspiringLeaders.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/fiona-taylor-irish-life) 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. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/fiona-taylor-irish-life) ## [Here's why employers are choosing to hire apprentices](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/heres-why-employers-are-choosing-apprentices) 02/02/17 16:33 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/heres-why-employers-are-choosing-apprentices#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Apprenticeships/Employers_App_BoostYourBusiness.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/heres-why-employers-are-choosing-apprentices) 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. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/heres-why-employers-are-choosing-apprentices) ## [Our 5 most popular blog posts of 2016](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-5-most-popular-blog-posts-of-2016) 13/12/16 09:00 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/the-insurance-institute) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-5-most-popular-blog-posts-of-2016#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/blog-files/5%20posts%20of%202016.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-5-most-popular-blog-posts-of-2016) With only a few weeks left of 2016, what better time is there to reflect on the year that’s been? [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/our-5-most-popular-blog-posts-of-2016) ## [What does an Insurance Broker actually do? \[Infographic\]](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-insurance-broker-does) 05/12/16 09:56 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-insurance-broker-does#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/blog-files/Broker_FB.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-insurance-broker-does) 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. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-insurance-broker-does) ## [Getting to know: Arlene O'Brien](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-arlene-obrien) 22/11/16 09:00 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers), [Women in Insurance](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/women-in-insurance) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-arlene-obrien#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Women_In_Insurance/Arlene_FINAL.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-arlene-obrien) #### Meet Arlene O'Brien, Deputy President of The Insurance Institute of Galway   [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-arlene-obrien) ## [What does an Underwriter actually do? \[Infographic\]](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-underwriter-does) 14/11/16 09:25 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-underwriter-does#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/blog-files/Underwriter_FB.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-underwriter-does) Our Careers in Insurance infographic series explains everything you need to know about some of the most fundamental roles in the industry. Next up – underwriting. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-an-underwriter-does) ## [What does a Claims Handler actually do? \[Infographic\]](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-does-a-claims-handler-actually-do-infographic) 01/11/16 10:00 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-does-a-claims-handler-actually-do-infographic#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Claims_FB.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-does-a-claims-handler-actually-do-infographic) Insurance organisations employ people of many skills and backgrounds, all of whom are vital to the company's success. The roles available range from the traditional – underwriters, claims handlers, loss adjusters and sales personnel – to ancillary services like marketing, HR, accounting and IT. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-does-a-claims-handler-actually-do-infographic) ## [Getting to know: Clare Grimes](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-clare-grimes) 18/10/16 09:14 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers), [Women in Insurance](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/women-in-insurance) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-clare-grimes#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Clare_FINAL.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-clare-grimes) #### Meet Clare Grimes, President of The Insurance Institute of Galway. [Read More](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-clare-grimes) ## ["Anything is possible" – Caitriona Somers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/anything-is-possible-caitriona-somers) 14/10/16 16:09 / by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) posted in [Inspiring Leaders](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/inspiring-leaders), [Student Stories](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/student-stories) [0 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/anything-is-possible-caitriona-somers#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog/Student%20Stories/InspiringLeaders.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/anything-is-possible-caitriona-somers) Caitriona Somers has held multiple senior positions in the insurance industry. 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