--- title: The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's Member Blog | insurance apprentice description: insurance apprentice | Welcome to The Inside Track – The Insurance Institute's dedicated online space for industry insights, careers advice, study tips and more. --- [![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") ## [What is an insurance apprenticeship? (And other FAQs)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-is-an-insurance-apprenticeship-and-8-other-faqs) 15/03/22 17:16 / by [Anne Roberts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/anne-roberts) posted in [Careers](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/careers), [Apprentice](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/apprentice), [apprenticeship](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/apprenticeship), [insurance apprentice](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/insurance-apprentice) [3 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-is-an-insurance-apprenticeship-and-8-other-faqs#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Apprenticeships/Misc.%20Images/apprentice.jpg)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/what-is-an-insurance-apprenticeship-and-8-other-faqs) 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 about the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship. 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How to write a CV that gets noticed](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/applying-for-an-apprenticeship-how-to-write-a-cv-that-gets-noticed) 11/03/22 17:49 / 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), [Apprentice](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/apprentice), [apprenticeship](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/apprenticeship), [insurance apprentice](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/topic/insurance-apprentice) [2 Comments](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/applying-for-an-apprenticeship-how-to-write-a-cv-that-gets-noticed#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/CV.png)](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/applying-for-an-apprenticeship-how-to-write-a-cv-that-gets-noticed) 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. 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