Do I need a degree to work in the insurance industry? It’s not always essential to attain a university degree for a career in insurance. However, it’s recommended you complete a qualification if you want to work in a specific area of insurance, such as general insurance, life insurance or insurance broking. Although a qualification may not be required for many insurance roles, compliance training may be required by your employer. What is insurance broking and what does an insurance broker do? An insurance broker provides insurance advice to wholesale and business clients based on their financial circumstances Brokers are knowledgeable about a range of insurance policies and can help their clients identify what insurance they require. What is general insurance? General insurance covers a variety of general day to day insurance categories, including travel insurance, car insurance, and home and contents insurance. What is life insurance? Life insurance provides financial security to individuals if an unexpected event happens. Life insurance covers a variety of scenarios, such as critical illness, permanent disabilities, income protection and life cover. How can I become an insurance broker in Australia? To become an insurance broker in Australia, an employer or future employer will require you to complete mandatory adviser training to obtain the skills and knowledge required for insurance broking. To meet these mandatory education requirements, Kaplan Professional offer the Tier 1 Insurance Broking course. After completion, you may also wish to complete a diploma-level insurance broking qualification to gain a greater understanding of insurance broking and get ahead as an insurance broker in the insurance industry. What are the minimum education requirements for an insurance broker in Australia? Kaplan Professional’s Tier 1 Insurance Broking course is for individuals who want a career as a general insurance broker. The course is designed to meet the training requirements for RG146 Tier 1 compliance in Insurance Broking. I am not sure what course is right for me. Can you help? Our experienced and knowledgeable Course Advice team is available to answer all your questions, whether they’re about available courses, enrolment dates, completion pathways or just general study advice. To get in touch, simply call 1300 662 203 > option 2 or email courseadvice@kaplan.edu.au