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Careers in Insurance: Roles, Career Paths and How to Get Started

We explain the main types of insurance jobs, the routes into the industry and how to choose a career path that suits you.

13/10/2026 Read more

Insights | How Can Strong Relationships Shape Your Career? Aon’s Victoria Marsh on Building a Network That Lasts

How Can Strong Relationships Shape Your Career? Aon’s Victoria Marsh on Building a Network That Lasts You've attended the event, had a few good conversations and added some new connections on LinkedIn. What happens next? How do you turn someone you've met once into a professional relationship that lasts? How often should you stay in touch? And how do you build a network without every interaction f

07/10/2026 Read more

Insights | How Do You Know When It’s Time to Change Career Direction? Aon’s Luke Hammond on Finding the Work That Fits

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Change Career Direction? Aon’s Luke Hammond on Finding the Work That Fits Career progression is often thought about in terms of moving upwards: earning a promotion, taking on more responsibility or working towards a more senior version of the role you already have. But progression doesn't always have to mean continuing along the same path. As your career develops,

25/09/2026 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Why Soft Skills and Your Online Presence Matter More Than Ever

How to Stand Out Beyond Your CV: Career Advice from Gallagher’s Jennifer Brousse When recruiters assess a candidate, they are rarely looking at experience in isolation. Your CV may explain where you have worked and what you have done, but employers are also trying to understand how you work, how you communicate, what you value and the impact you have had beyond the basic requirements of your role.

21/08/2026 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

How to Make Your Application More Memorable: Career Advice from Recruiter Pooja Deshpande When competition for roles is high, it is easy to assume that the candidate with the most experience, the longest CV or the biggest list of qualifications will have the advantage. But employers are not simply looking for the person who has done the most. They are looking for people who can demonstrate where t

14/08/2026 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever

The Skills That Help You Stand Out Beyond Your CV: Career Advice from WTW's Priyanka Thakkarar When people think about landing their next role, technical knowledge and industry experience are often the first things that come to mind. Whilst these are undoubtedly important, they're only part of what employers are looking for. According to Priyanka Thakkarar, it's often a candidate's soft skills tha

20/07/2026 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Your CV Should Tell a Story, Not List Your Responsibilities

Why Recruiters Remember Impact, Not Job Descriptions: Career Advice from WTW's Gosia Aftyka When reviewing applications, recruiters often have just a few minutes to understand who a candidate is and what they could bring to a role. According to Gosia Aftyka, Associate Manager, Recruitment - UK&I - Actuarial and Corporate at WTW, the strongest CVs all have one thing in common: they tell a story

03/07/2026 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Why Teamwork Matters More Than You Think

People Don't Succeed in Isolation: Career Advice from Aon's Brian Sinclair Recently, Brian Sinclair, UK Early Careers Talent Acquisition Manager at Aon, was providing feedback to candidates following an assessment centre. One of the most common areas for development? Group exercises. For many candidates, group exercises can feel like one of the most challenging parts of the recruitment process. Ho

18/05/2026 Read more

Returning to Work with Confidence: Inside Convex’s Returner Programme

Convex Insurance is redefining how experienced professionals can re-enter the workforce after a career break. Through its Returner Programme, Convex offers a structured pathway for talented individuals to refresh their skills, rebuild confidence, and transition back into meaningful full-time roles. The initiative reflects the company’s belief that every career gap is filled with valuable experienc

19/10/2025 Read more

Graduate Spotlight: Life at Zurich UK

How Zurich is developing the next generation of diverse insurance talent Zurich has long been recognised for its commitment to empowering early-career professionals, building pathways for diverse talent to grow, innovate, and make an impact across the insurance industry. As a proud iCAN sponsor, Zurich continues to champion inclusion through its graduate and internship programmes, offering a mix o

17/10/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Make a Great Impression on Recruiters and Hiring Managers

First Impressions Count: Career Advice from Gallagher’s Tom Martin  Standing out to recruiters and hiring managers isn’t just about your CV, it’s about the impression you create from the very first message to the final interview. Tom Martin, Talent Acquisition Partner for Wealth and Pension Administration at Gallagher, shares his advice on how candidates can show professionalism, preparation,

12/09/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Master Behavioural Interview Questions

Prepare for Success: Interview Advice from Gallagher's Gemma Killen Behavioural interview questions have become a key part of the recruitment process across the insurance industry. Rather than focusing solely on technical knowledge, employers want to understand how you've handled real situations, solved problems and worked with others. Gemma Killen, Talent Acquisition Manager, UK at Gallagher, sha

05/09/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Embracing Technology and Showcasing Diversity

Tech-Ready and Truly You: Career Advice from Aon’s Rebecca Cornes The insurance industry is evolving fast—and technology is playing a huge part in that transformation. But according to Rebecca Cornes, Recruitment Business Partner for Commercial Risk at Aon, the human element remains just as important as ever. To future-proof your career, Rebecca encourages candidates to stay curious, open, and eng

04/08/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Optimising Your CV for Today's Recruiters

Skills Are Your Superpower - Optimising Your CV for Today’s Recruiters: Advice from Ageas's Grace Clark As recruitment evolves, companies are moving towards skills-based hiring, placing greater importance on what you can do, rather than how long you’ve done it. Grace Clark, Internal Recruitment Resourcer at Ageas, believes this change opens the door for a more diverse range of candidates. The key?

28/07/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Prepare for Your Job Interview

Tailoring Your Insurance Career Path: Advice from Sedgwick’s Phoebe Millin   In a competitive industry like insurance, standing out starts with intention — how you present yourself, how you shape your application, and how well your values align with a company’s culture. We spoke with Phoebe Millin , Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Sedgwick , to gather expert guidance for early-career p

18/07/2025 Read more