The microsite offers first hand experiences of ex-military personnel who have found second careers in insurance - this gives visitors their unique stories and helps others explore career paths in risk. The microsite looks at the opportunities available in the insurance profession, salary expectations and offers advice and tips. Additionally it serves as a gateway to the CII careers jobsite with further details of current positions available across the profession that are suitable depending on individual needs.
Alastair Allison, chief risk officer for Zurich UK's GI business, said: "After 16 years in a career with the Royal Air Force in the fighter control branch I wasn't sure how I would adapt to a career outside the military. For me the journey was one of learning new technical skills, but also using my existing attributes gained from the RAF and translating them into a different workforce. The financial services sector has a variety of jobs requiring different skill sets which may particularly suit those coming out of the military. Ex-forces have adaptable qualities such as leadership and management skills which the financial service and insurance sectors are always on the hunt for."
David Ross, director of communications at the CII, said "Over the past 12 months we have rolled out several focused recruitment websites to help further promote and diversify the profession's stream of talent - by tapping into all categories and demographics.
"There has been a particular focus on attracting younger candidates such as graduates and apprentices into our profession.
While promoting the profession to younger audiences is crucial to guarantee the future of insurance, we must also remember the key to our industry's survival is a varied work force.
"We hope this site, along with our women returning to work and apprenticeships website, will aid in tackling the skills shortage and develop a stronger profession to compete on a global scale."
The microsite is live and can be found here:
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