Have you got what it takes?

To get on in the risk business, you’ll need more than a note pad and dazzling sales patter. Whether you’re in charge of a general insurance, commercial or specialist team, attracting sales or assessing the levels of risk, there are many diverse skills and qualifications required. But there are a few important personal qualities for success.

You should be:

• resourceful
• good with people
• a team worker
• warm and articulate with good written and verbal communication skills
• diplomatic and show compassion
• flexible and adaptable
• able to keep calm in a crisis.

“This is the place to be if you’ve got the right attitude and desire to succeed. I personally look for people that can illustrate commitment, grasp responsibilities with both hands and connect with my customers. It’s all down to relationships and adding value to people’s lives.”

Adrian Clark, Director, Legal & General

Insurance in numbers

30 - The percentage of financial jobs in Wales in insurance.

17 - The percentage insurance accounts for in stock markets investment.

348,000 - The number of people employed in the UK directly by the insurance industry. Over one and a half times more than motor vehicle manufacturing and more than two and a half times the number employed in the electricity, gas and water supply sectors combined.

£222million - The amount paid out each working day in pension and life insurance in the UK.

£74million - The amount paid out by UK insurance companies each working day in general insurance claims.