Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers - HKCIB
Website:
hkcib.org
Job details:
How did you land on this opportunity?
A friend recommended me to the company whilst I was looking for a new job.
Did you always want to get into insurance?
I was struggling at job seeking when I became a fresh graduate from University. Learning from friends and news, insurance industry could be a prosperous career to start off albeit there were indeed some negative reputations in the industry. Taking it as a chance, I finally made up my decision to enter this domain to explore what I can achieve or change.
What did you study at University? Looking back, what would you do differently at University to better prepare yourself in your current role?
I was majoring in Chinese and Literature – Nothing related to Insurance or Broking. Looking back, I think Finance or Insurance subject might help myself in the current role.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years from now? Is there career progression in this role?
I would love to be a more independent specialist that other counterparties can come to for help. I would also like to equip myself to provide similar guidance to junior staff and learn how to take up a leadership role.
What are the benefits of being in the insurance industry, particularly, Insurance Broking?
Insurance Broking certainly widens my horizons. I will have to keep in touch with people from different industries but never cease meeting new people. Being a person who likes to talk to people, Insurance Broking will be definitely a dream job.
How would you describe your current job to a trainee moving into Insurance Broking?
Insurance Broking offers great opportunity to build my business networking, retain good relationship between clients and insurers. I keep enhancing the skillset of solving problems of different varieties, and setting clients free from risk by insuring best coverage which they might not be aware. I do feel a deep sense of accomplishment after each deal.
Did any of your previous work experience help you to get to where you are today?
I was an intern in a global broker firm when I was in University and I was lucky to be employed as permanent staff after graduation. That’s how I started my Insurance Broking journey.
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