Insurance Agent

ANZSCO 611211

Description

Represents insurance companies in selling insurance to clients. Registration or licensing is required.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Specialisations

• Insurance Underwriter
• Life Assurance Representative

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 6112 Insurance Agents

 

 

 

Description

represent insurance companies in selling insurance to clients.

 

 

Tasks

• interviewing clients to identify their insurance needs
• explaining to clients details of insurance and conditions, risk coverage, premiums and benefits
• assisting clients to determine the type and level of coverage required
• calculating premiums and establishing method of payment
• reviewing clients' circumstances to ensure that the level and coverage of insurance is still appropriate
• settling and monitoring insurance claims to ensure that both client and insurer are satisfied with the outcome
• recording information about clients and their policies
• identifying and drawing up lists of potential clients from a variety of sources and contacting them to arrange interviews
• keeping up-to-date with changes in the insurance industry and informing clients of new developments

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

 

Registration or licensing is required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 611211 Insurance Agent

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP