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If you haven’t considered a career in insurance, you’re probably missing out on a great opportunity. Insurance utilizes a wide variety of skills - from actuaries to analysts to marketers and sales, the insurance industry certainly has something on the table for everyone. According to IBEF, the overall market size of the insurance industry in India is expected to be USD 280 billion. With a robust demand, increasing investments and government support, the industry is surely going to keep growing in the coming years.

Education

License

by the Insurance Institute of India

Bachelor's

Any undergraduate degree recognized by the Govt. of India

Master's

MBA in Insurance and Banking

Skills Required

Communication
Technical
Researching
Problem Solving

Job Prospects

  • Audit and Risk Manager
  • Insurance Agent
  • Insurance Analyst
  • Actuary
  • Insurance Underwriter

Salary / Annum

350,000

Fresher

750,000

Average

1,700,000

Experienced

Cities Data


Jobs Outlook

  • Insurance is there to stay as long as people continue to own houses, run businesses and require medical care. This leads to greater job security.
  • Commission is one of the most important parts of this business and can be as high as 35% for life insurance. The better one performs, the higher one can earn.
  • Employment of insurance brokers and sales agents is expected to grow 9% by the year 2024.
  • Insurance work is not highly demanding and is suitable for anyone looking for a good pay with work-life balance.

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