Polytechnic Internship Programme (Poly-INSPIRE)

Singapore College of Insurance Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore College of Insurance Limited is launching the Polytechnic Internship Programme (Poly-INSPIRE) to offer polytechnic and university students hands-on exposure in insurance. Interns will join specialist or generalist tracks, with mentors guiding progress through a mid-internship review.

The programme features 24 weeks of internship during the summer, including the SCI Launchpad and a General Insurance certificate.

Qualifications

• Open to polytechnic students and university undergraduates.
• Structured programme with clear training objectives.
• Mentors and host companies provide guidance and feedback via mid-internship review.
• Summer 24-week internship with roles in underwriting, broking, analyst, generalist.
• Note: No sales roles and no commissions for interns.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure across underwriting, broking, and analysis roles.
• Attend SCI Launchpad and Certification workshops.
• Receive mentorship and regular feedback throughout the programme.
• Complete the INSPIRE 24-week internship in a structured environment.

Skills

Structured training

Mentorship

Career guidance

Education

Polytechnic student or university undergraduate

Job description

Polytechnic Internship Programme (Poly-INSPIRE)

About the job Polytechnic Internship Programme (Poly-INSPIRE)

The INSPIRE is the internship programme by the Singapore College of Insurance for the Insurance Industry. Partnering with insurance companies across Singapore, 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. SCI administrators closely monitor interns feedback and progress via a mid-internship review.

Highlights of INSPIRE

• Structured Training and Industry Proficiency by the SCI
• Internship exposure in various exciting roles
• Career Guidance and Mentorship
• Recognition and Certification

Structure

The INSPIRE will comprise of a 24 week internship during the summer vacation. 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.

Interns will be offered various roles across the industry. Interns may expect exciting role such as

• Undewrwriting
• Broking
• Analyst
• Generalist (HR/Finance/Compliance)

Note: There are no sales/agency roles in the INSPIRE internship. Interns will not be requested or hired to do any sales role relating to insurance, nor will any interns be remunerated through "commissions" or requested to meet a quota every month. All roles of the above are mid-office or back-office corporate roles.