SCI-INSPIRE.
INsurance Springboard Programme for Internships
and Real-world Experiences
In celebration of 50 years of excellence, the Singapore
College of Insurance (SCI) proudly introduces INSPIRE. The INSPIRE is
the inaugural internship programme by the Singapore College of Insurance for
the Insurance Industry. The INSPIRE will look to welcome a fresh group of
students to an array of internship opportunities that are tailored for
polytechnic students and university undergraduates. Through INSPIRE, young
talents will have the chance to explore career paths within the dynamic world
of insurance through internships.
The INSPIRE will recruit for both specialist (e.g. claims, underwriting) and generalist (e.g. marketing, legal) roles for participating host companies from the
insurance and related industries. There will be a diversified range of host
companies including direct insurers (life and general), insurance
brokers, reinsurers, and loss adjusting firms.
Interns
undergo a structured programme with clear training objectives provided by their
mentors and host companies. INSPIRE talent team will closely monitor interns’
feedback and progress via a mid-internship review.
Highlights of INSPIRE
Structured training and industry proficiency by the SCI
The main component of INSPIRE is the internship exposure,
where Polytechnic Interns will undergo a 16-week to 24-week internship (depending
on school/faculty), and University undergraduates will undergo a 12-week to
16-week internship during the Summer Vacation. Participants will have the
opportunity to peek into the insights of the industry and gain real-world
experience with leading insurance companies.
This exposure will allow you to explore and take up exciting
positions in the respective hiring companies such as Underwriting, Broking, Business
Development, Risk Management Claims, Actuarial, and Analyst roles in various
departments. As an intern, you will also be able to apply your skills in a
professional setting, build industry networks, and understand the day-to-day
operations of the insurance industry.
Who is the INSPIRE for?
- Students
who have an eye for Fine Art, may find a career as a Specie Underwriter – where
you’d manage risks associated with high-value, portable assets.
"Specie" in this context refers to valuable items such as Jewellery
and gemstones, Fine art and collectibles etc.
- Students
who have keen interest in Maritime, can also find a career in Marine Underwriting
– where you’d manage
risks associated with marine-related activities. This includes Hull &
Machinery, covering physical damage to ships, boats, or other marine
vessels. Cargo Insurance, protects goods being transported by sea, covering
risks such as theft, damage, or loss etc.
Progamme Structure
The INSPIRE will comprise of a 12-week internship during the
summer break. These will include a 2-day SCI Launchpad, a 2-day Certificate in
General Insurance certification the following week. Insurance
workshops/touchpoints will be greatly reduced for the University track. This
will allow undergraduates to focus more on their internships and to gain more
exposure in the industry.
Requirements
- Students
who have an eye for Fine Art, may find a career as a Specie Underwriter – where
you’d manage risks associated with high-value, portable assets.
"Specie" in this context refers to valuable items such as Jewellery
and gemstones, Fine art and collectibles etc.
- Students
who have keen interest in Maritime, can also find a career in Marine Underwriting
– where you’d manage
risks associated with marine-related activities. This includes Hull &
Machinery, covering physical damage to ships, boats, or other marine
vessels. Cargo Insurance, protects goods being transported by sea, covering
risks such as theft, damage, or loss etc.
Ideal candidates for this role would require to
be enrolled and matriculated in a university / polytechnic in Singapore at
the point of application.
- CV/Resume with your recent photo
- Testimonials (If applicable)
- National Service Certificate of Service / Testimonials (If
applicable)
- Cover Letter (if available)
- Educational transcripts (University/Polytechnic/JC)
Benefits
Skills Required
- Enrolled and matriculated in a university or polytechnic in Singapore at point of application
- CV/Resume with recent photo
- Educational transcripts (University/Polytechnic/JC)
- Testimonials (if applicable)
- National Service Certificate of Service / Testimonials (if applicable)
- Cover Letter (if available)
What We Do
The Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) is a not-for-profit professional training and educational institution established in 1974. It serves as a cornerstone of insurance education in Singapore, offering a diverse suite of professional qualifications and training programmes designed to upgrade the technical expertise of insurance and financial services practitioners, thereby reinforcing Singapore's role and reputation as a leading international insurance hub.
