The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
From Mid-Level Global Insurance Administrator (Internal)
2-3 years at L2Skills to master
- Taking full ownership of a specific line of coverage, independently managing routine claims, and consistently delivering accurate exposure data.
You're ready to move on when
- You're already proactively identifying issues and proposing solutions, not just executing tasks.
- You've successfully handled several non-routine situations without constant supervision.
- You're the person junior colleagues naturally go to for advice.
- Your manager trusts you to represent the team in certain meetings.
- 2
From Brokerage Account Executive / Analyst
5-7 years in a broker-side roleSkills to master
- Understanding the client-side perspective, translating broker advice into internal action, and managing internal stakeholder expectations.
You're ready to move on when
- You have a strong understanding of how corporate insurance programmes are structured and purchased.
- You've managed a portfolio of clients and understand their diverse needs.
- You're comfortable reading and interpreting complex policy wordings.
- You're looking to move from advising clients to directly managing an in-house programme.
- 3
From Insurance Carrier Underwriter / Claims Adjuster
5-7 years in a carrier-side roleSkills to master
- Shifting from an underwriting/claims perspective to a broader risk management and administrative view. Understanding internal corporate processes.
You're ready to move on when
- You have a deep knowledge of policy construction and claims handling from the carrier's side.
- You're looking to apply your technical expertise in a corporate setting.
- You're keen to understand the full lifecycle of risk management, not just underwriting or claims.
- You're comfortable with internal corporate dynamics and stakeholder management.