Whether you are a fan or not, you would have to have been living on Mars to have not heard the buzz about the latest Game of Thrones (or GoT to its fans) prequel, House of the Dragon. The new HBO Max fantasy drama launches on August 21, 2022, so we thought we would take a llook at what the original, Game of Thrones series taught us about insurance.
Claims are coming - What Game of Thrones has taught us about insurance
18/08/22 15:55 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice, Game of Thrones
Apprenticeship vs. College – we look at the pros and cons
22/07/22 12:10 / by Anne Roberts posted in Apprentice
For most school-leavers, going to college is the natural next step after the Leaving Cert. However, with the cost of living concerns mounting amongst students and parents, some are questioning whether going to college is an affordable option.
What does an insurance apprentice actually do? [Infographic]
21/07/22 12:23 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice
The Insurance Apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn degree programme where participants work in an insurance organisation while studying online one day a week. But what does an apprentice actually do?
Making apprenticeships a talent pipeline.
07/04/22 20:28 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Industry Insights, Apprentice
Last year, The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, outlined its Action Plan for Apprenticeship – a five-year plan which seeks to deliver a modern apprenticeship system that is reflective of Irish society and supports both learners and employers. As part of this, a new National Apprenticeship Office has been set up, so we interviewed Dr. Mary Liz Trant, its Director about the new office, her plans for the year ahead and what she expects the apprenticeship landscape might look like in the next five years.
Acknowledging those supporting apprentices and ensuring success
25/03/22 13:08 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice
Commitment and leadership are required in equal measure if you are to be an apprentice employer. It takes the dedication of an entire organisation to make the apprenticeship programme work well, but of course, there is one role that is the most significant – and that’s the apprentice’s Supervisor.
Recognising success – Celebrating the employers who go over and above
25/03/22 12:34 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice
At The Insurance Institute, we place an enormous value on recognition and we feel it’s hugely important to recognise and celebrate achievements.
The Apprenticeship Recognition Awards is one such example of this. The awards, which place every December, are devoted to celebrating success amongst apprentice graduates, but also employers – particularly Supervisors who have gone over and above what’s required and who have had a significant impact on the apprentices and their development.
A Day in the Life with Apprentice Chloe Davis, Insurance Practitioner Apprentice with Hegarty Financial Management
15/03/22 17:25 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice, Recruitment, apprenticeship, education
Chloe Davis says that no two days are ever the same and as an Insurance Practitioner Apprentice, she loves the variety her job with Hegarty Financial Management provides – here she tells us more about what being an apprentice is like and what her typical day at the office consists of.
What is an insurance apprenticeship? (And other FAQs)
15/03/22 17:16 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice, apprenticeship, insurance apprentice
Apprenticeships are a hot topic at the minute and if you're considering applying for one, there are a few key points you should know. Here are some of the frequently asked questions we've been receiving since the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship launched in 2016.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Applying for an Apprenticeship
15/03/22 16:32 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice, Recruitment
Are you considering applying for the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship programme? These are the steps you’ll need to take.
Applying for an apprenticeship? How to write a CV that gets noticed
11/03/22 17:49 / by Anne Roberts posted in Careers, Apprentice, apprenticeship, insurance apprentice
Whether you’ve just finished school and are applying for your first office job or you’re changing careers and looking to enter the insurance industry, it’s important that your CV is professional, relevant and stands out from the crowd.