Is this the career for me?

Do the following statements accurately describe you?

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You are independent, organized and self-motivated 
• You possess a high level of creativity and are comfortable giving presentations
• You have a high level of proficiency with computers and enjoy strategic planning.
• You have (or had) a part-time job where communication, customer-service and sales were important, such as a retail sales associate, waiter or waitress.

If you answered yes to these statements, then a career as a marketing representative might be the perfect fit!

How do I get there?

A combination of the following qualifications would be helpful in gaining employment in the property and casualty insurance industry.

What should I take in high school?

Your high school course plan should include post-secondary pre-requisites in Grade 12 English and Math. We also suggest you take business, economics and computer studies courses. You should take advantage of any opportunity to conduct a presentation as a large part of marketing is presentation skills and training others.
At a minimum, some organizations will consider a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant work experience for an entry level position with the condition that the employee will complete a CIP or relevant industry designation. Most, if not all, insurance organizations support their staff’s continuing and professional education by providing financial support and time off to study for/write exams.

College/University

For a greater advantage, and the highest placement value, successful completion of a business of insurance program is recommended. A college diploma or university degree in business administration or commerce is recommended for this role. Any subject is acceptable, though those that have studied business with specialization in finance, management or marketing would have an advantage.