There's nothing like reading about a 'typical day' to see whether a job or career appeals to you. We've asked some of the brightest young things in risk to share their experiences. They tell us the best bits about their profession and how they feel risk impacts the world at large.
View our selection of videos showing exactly what it's like to have a successful career in risk.
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Accounts Assistant I Administration Assistant
There is a lot of variety in my work - some of our clients are very interesting characters!
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BSc Physics & Medical Physics I Physicist I Underwriter
Working in insurance and risk management has enriched my knowledge
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Claims Manager I Head of Claims I Managing Director
Being promoted into a senior management position at an early age was one of my highlights
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Mechanical Engineering degree I MSc Insurance and Risk Management I Internship
Risk management plays a strong role with an insurance company
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Claims Handler
I gather all of the information needed to assess claims through liaising with the insured clients and brokers, making the decision on cover, explaining the decision that has been made and any follow-up correspondence, then authorising payments and recoveries.
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School I various roles I MD Royal Bank Insurance Services I CEO Hill House Hammond I CEO BIBA
I have been lucky to travel around the world and work with great teams of people
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Claims Planning Officer
I started as a Claims Graduate with Groupama in September 2007, on an 18 month programme overview of the Claims function, and worked within our Best Practice team as a Claims Best Practice Officer.
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Law degree I Willis graduate programme
You have to be knowledgeable, solution-oriented,work with a high degree or integrity and be genuinely interested in people.
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Art & Private Client Manager
Art insurance is a specialist area so I combine my insurance knowledge with art-related knowledge and expertise
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Commercial Insurance Broker
I help businesses secure the best deal on their insurance requirements and needs
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MSc Insurance & Risk Management I various roles I Assistant Director, Corporate Finance Insurance Practice, Deloitte I Strategy Manager, Lloyd's
I work with Lloyd's to develop and implement strategies that facilitate profitable and efficient growth for underwriters and brokers working in and with the Lloyd's Market
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BSc Finance and Management I Professional Associate - Property Divison
As part of the Professional Associate programme I travelled to New York three times and met company executives.
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Business Studies degree I Assistant IS Manager I Business Improvement Manager
I enjoy taking something from a concept through to delivering a full solution
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Claims Assistant I Claims Officer
I chose a career in risk because I have the chance to reach the top of the corporate ladder
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Business Development Manager, Aon Minet, Kenya I Country Business Manager, UAP
I started UAP Insurance Sudan from scratch and grown the company to over 30 staff
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MA Politics I Graduate Development Programme
I was eager to play a part in such an influential industry
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A levels | Claims Adjuster
I love the fact that my role is very social whilst being complex and analytical
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School | Apprenticeship programme | Hospitality Account Manager
I always knew I wanted to work in insurance
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BA History and Criminology | RBS Graduate Scheme | Delegated Authority Manager
There are diverse opportunities in risk, so if one role doesn't fit, just try something else.
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Law & Economics degree | Enass, France | Broker - Marine specialty
I enjoy the contact that I have with many people in the London market
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University degree | Graduate Scheme | Actuarial Assistant
Working in risk offers me a dynamic and international environment
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Business Management degree | Compliance and Risk Management Graduate Trainee
Risk opens up a wide range of careers across the financial services sector.
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Law degree | Graduate Trainee | Claims Handler
The graduate scheme provided me with great opportunities for global networking
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Degree I Account Executive I Founding Director
Insurance careers are diverse, and build skill sets that can be taken all over the world.
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Mathematics degree I Graduate scheme I Reinsurance Underwriter
I learned about the opportunities at Kiln from a friend which prompted me to research the Lloyd's market, and I chose Kiln as my preferred employer.
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London Market Construction Director | Commercial and Insurance Manager
Insurance is integral to the success of the Crossrail project
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Law & Management Studies degree | Corporate Management Graduate Trainee | Assistant Manager, Corporate Partner Contact Centre
Working in risk and taking CII exams in particular, means that you are acknowledged and recognised as a professional.
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A levels | Accounts Controller
My typical working day is about providing quality service to clients and their accounts by replying to client queries or seeking the appropriate technical expertise.
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HND Business and Marketing | Team Administrator | Development Underwriter
My current job involves looking after 120 brokers, based across North Wales and Northern England. I visit them on a regular basis and also do underwriting for risks which are presented from them.
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