Collyer's Students Dive into Insurance Career Paths at Lingfield Park
Collyer's students recently had a unique opportunity to attend the Insurance Institute of Sussex Annual Conference at Lingfield Park Resort, thanks to an invitation from Amy Green of Specialist Risk Group and former President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Sussex.
The event provided a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry, where students learned from experts in areas like underinsurance, fire risks, fraud investigations, terrorism, legislative duties, compliance, and specialist plant insurance.
Throughout the day, students explored the three main strands of insurance: brokering, underwriting, and claims. They also discovered various career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities within the sector.
Collyer's Vice Principal (Pastoral) Andrea John was delighted: "The students impressed conference attendees with their confidence and professionalism, actively engaging with experts and gaining valuable advice on entering the insurance field. Several attendees offered work shadowing opportunities to help the students develop their careers further."
A standout moment came during a presentation on concert, festival, and events insurance, revealing the complexities and enormous costs involved in protecting high-profile events and artists. This eye-opening session highlighted the industry's critical role beyond everyday insurance.
Rebecca Adams, Collyer's Director of Progression, who led the trip, said: "The conference was an incredible opportunity for our students to explore the diverse roles in insurance and the exciting career paths available. This experience marks a significant step toward their future in insurance, and I hope it has inspired them to consider pursuing this industry with real enthusiasm."
Steve Martell, Deputy Principal at Collyer's, added: "Colossal thanks to Amy Green for brokering this wonderful learning opportunity. She is a huge supporter of our progression work and genuinely cares about helping the next generation. Amy is hugely inspiring."
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