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Average age of insurance candidates continues to fall

The ifs School of Finance has revealed that the average age of those gaining an entry level qualification in the insurance industry has fallen year on year since 2003, the year the Certificate in Regulated General Insurance (CeRGI) was launched.

Mark Roberts, head of financial regulation at the School said: “When CeRGI was launched in 2003 the average age of those taking the qualification was 40. This has fallen year on year and those taking CeRGI today have an average age of 34. The fact younger people are being attracted to a career in insurance bodes well for the future of the industry.”

CeRGI is a level 3 qualification (equivalent to A level standards). On successful completion of the qualification candidates will be able to

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