We have partnered with the Wiser Academy to fuel the effort behind developing talent within the insurance industry, and more importantly – in your business. It’s no secret that we are facing a hiring challenge at the moment, with many falling into insurance versus pursuing it from the outset of their careers. This has resulted in a workforce that is varied in ability, with challenges in hiring and retaining skilled staff.
Wiser Academy are an industry-leading training provider, with their mission being to increase the number of qualified professionals in the insurance sector by creating quality, affordable and accessible learning.
Read on to hear about what they are able to offer you and your business and how their kind of training strives to mitigate the issues today’s insurance business may face.
This is a guest article for Hedron Partner Brokers, shared by Crescens George from the Wiser Academy.
War for Talent: the Solution? Grow our Own!
The ongoing skills shortage in the insurance industry is far from a new issue. As businesses grapple with finding skilled talent, the question remains: are we, as experienced industry leaders, doing enough to cultivate the talent we need?
For years, companies have participated in a "talent war," poaching experienced hires from competitors in hopes of solving their skill gaps quickly. But this strategy has backfired. We've cannibalised our own talent pool, and the result? High-paid, high-expectation employees who often don’t live up to the hype.
These hires, instead of bringing fresh innovation, they’ve leaned on pre-existing client relationships, displaying what I like to call the "farmer mentality"—reaping what others have sown instead of building something new. They lack the modern skills and ambition needed to drive the industry forward, leaving employers frustrated and teams struggling to fill the gaps.
So, who is to blame? The truth is, we’ve neglected to invest in our people.
The solution is clear: We must grow our own talent. We need to nurture our future workforce, providing them with the tools and skills they need to thrive in this ever-evolving industry. By investing in people from within, we won’t just solve the current talent shortage; we’ll create a more sustainable, competitive future for our businesses.
The time to act is now and be part of the solution, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Wiser Academy, the only training provider in the insurance space graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, we champion diversity and make learning as inclusive as possible. This increases access and broadens the pool of talent the industry and employers can draw from.
We are results-focused and committed to excellence. Our training is designed to unleash learners’ potential so we cover the broadest possible range of insurance products from basic entry level to complex and specialist.
So how can Wiser Academy help brokers?
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Wiser Recruitment |
Insurance Bootcamp Training |
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Wiser Recruitment, a new initiative is aimed at inspiring the younger generation to pursue a career in insurance. Wiser Recruitment offers a different approach to hiring; by uniting the upcoming talent with insurance businesses in purposeful ways.
Our recruitment process is effective and has demonstrated success. Not just any job boards. Through UCAS, we reach out to millions of school and college leavers advertising your vacancies. |
Wiser Academy’s Introduction to Insurance boot camp training will provide new employees a solid understanding of insurance concepts enabling them to add value to the roles that they carry out early on. This one-day comprehensive training will provide learners with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of insurance, expected behaviours, and guidance on how to build a strong customer-centric mindset to build a successful insurance career. |
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Insurance Technical Professional Development |
Account Executive Academy |
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Once successfully recruited and embedded within the business, both new and existing employees can now be developed for advanced insurance knowledge and help them achieve their CII qualifications using the national apprenticeships programme.
Insurance Apprenticeships is a well-rounded professional development programme for insurance professionals. It focuses on the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours required for individuals to be successful in an insurance career.
In addition to:
· Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) · Diploma in Insurance (DIP CII) · Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)
This programme also provides:
· Business skills training · Personal skills training · Talent Coaching |
Account Executive Academy is a training course that is meticulously crafted to empower both seasoned veterans and newcomers in the world of insurance to catapult their performance, amplify their business objectives, and propel individual careers to new heights.
What will participants learn?
· Workplace Conduct, Attitude & Growth Mind-set
· Sales & Business Growth Skills
· Entrepreneurial Spirit, Commercial & Financial Acumen |
If you are interested in starting your journey with the Wiser Academy, please contact Andy Lewis, Systems Consultancy Manager at andrew.lewis@hedronnetwork.co.uk.