Insurance intermediary (certified)  (Region Aargau):
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The final examination of the Insurance Broker VBV course is divided into a written and an oral examination. The written examination takes place twice a year in examination centers and covers knowledge of the insurance industry, social and personal insurance as well as liability insurance, property insurance and other asset insurance for businesses and private households, as well as legal knowledge. In the oral examination for the insurance brokerage certificate, candidates can choose between the topics "Small businesses" and "Private households: Self-employed persons, families, individuals" and have to go through an advisory and sales situation in a fictitious customer meeting.

The duration of continuing education, further training in the field of insurance brokerage varies depending on the provider, offer and target group.

As a rule, you can expect to spend around 20 attendance days spread over six months.

For more information, please contact the schools. Contact us now quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form or use the "Ask a question" button to get in touch with the right contact person directly.

For people who have several years of experience in insurance brokerage and have therefore already learned and put into practice a large part of the knowledge taught in a course, the schools offer special "professional" courses that start with an entrance examination/assessment test and, if passed, lead to the certificate examination in just seven course days.

No, you don’t have to already be working for an insurance company to complete the VBV insurance broker training program. The program is also suitable for people changing careers who want to acquire the necessary expertise to work in insurance brokerage. You’ll learn the basics of insurance consulting and the brokerage of insurance products. Even if you’re already working in the insurance industry, the course can be worthwhile—for example, if you work as a broker or in the field and are aiming for a recognized certification. Keep the following in mind:

• For beginners: You can acquire the specialized knowledge you need to get started in insurance brokerage.
• For industry professionals: You can build on your existing knowledge and prepare specifically for the certification.
• For career changers: This course can help you get started in a new career field.

Whether you are eligible to work as an insurance broker after graduation also depends on the applicable registration and qualification requirements. Therefore, before the course begins, be sure to find out about the current admission requirements and the specific requirements that apply to the career you are pursuing.

Continuing education, further training in insurance brokerage generally covers the following topics:

• Fundamentals of the insurance industry
• Legal framework
• Insurance products
• Consulting and sales expertise

The respective schools will be happy to provide you with detailed information about the course content. Contact the right school quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form. Alternatively, you can use the "Ask a question" button to speak directly to the right contact person.