CAREER GUIDE MANUAL - Inseta

38CAREERS IN INSURANCEThe insurance sector provides a wide range of career opportunitiesfor managerial, professional, clerical and administrative and salesstaff. The entry-level occupations in the sector are listed below.The occupations marked with an * are described in more detail inthe next chapter of this career guide.3.1 PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONSThese occupations require an NQF Level 5 or higher qualification.1.3.1 Insurance-specific professions Financial and investment advisors* Insurance brokers* Claims assessors* Underwriters* Actuaries* Financial investment managers and fund administrators Portfolio managers* Risk analysts, advisers and consultants1.3.2 Financial professionals Accountants* and chartered accountants* Business analysts and consultants Financial economists and analysts Internal auditors Forensic auditors Management accountants Statisticians Financial market dealers Economists1.3.3 Legal professionals Attorneys, lawyers and legal advisors