An accessible field
Property and casualty insurance is an accessible entry point for talent looking to start their career in the field. To practice, it is essential to obtain a licence issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). This process involves first passing the required exams and completing a training period within an organization.
Several combinations of education and experience make you eligible. In particular, it is possible to enter the field with a high school diploma combined with 30 months of full-time work experience.
Several other programs are also recognized and accepted for the property and casualty insurance discipline. This flexibility opens the door to a wide range of profiles, whether individuals just starting out professionally or those making a career change.
Property and casualty insurance is therefore an excellent opportunity to join a stable and evolving field, where progress depends as much on commitment as on skills development.
A promising future without a university degree
Career opportunities in property and casualty insurance are vast and offer virtually unlimited growth potential. This sector allows everyone to progress based on their strengths, skills, and interests, exploring different roles throughout their career.
Whether in advisory, analytical, training, or management functions, it is possible to build a personalized and evolving professional path. In addition, the majority of positions do not require going back to school: obtaining an AMF licence, combined with experience, is often the main requirement to advance in the field.
Property and casualty insurance stands out as an accessible, flexible sector that supports continuous growth.
Career progression in this field can happen in two complementary ways: vertically and horizontally. Vertical growth follows a hierarchical path, where you gradually move into roles with greater responsibilities, for example moving from broker to manager. This type of progression helps you develop leadership and performance management skills.
At the same time, horizontal growth involves broadening your path by exploring different roles or areas within the organization, without necessarily changing your level in the hierarchy. For example, an employee might move from the customer service department to the sales department.
What roles are available in property and casualty insurance?
In property and casualty insurance, career paths are numerous and varied. There are two main branches: on one hand, personal lines insurance, which involves protecting clients’ assets, such as their car, home, or boat…
In this branch, you will find roles focused on supporting and advising existing clients, as well as roles more oriented toward business development with new clients.
On the other hand, commercial insurance covers a wide range of needs, from small to large organizations, and also offers multiple growth opportunities through specialized and varied roles.
In parallel, training and coaching positions support the development of new talent and help all teams within both branches maintain and update their skills. Management opportunities are also available for those who wish to lead teams and contribute to their growth.
Inspiring careers in property and casualty insurance
At La Turquoise, we have built many professional success stories over the years. Several team members actually discovered property and casualty insurance somewhat by chance, before evolving through different roles and building rich and inspiring careers.
This is the case of Sheila McArthur, Director of Personal Lines Operations, who shares:
“My journey started at the reception desk, and it is by seizing opportunities and developing my skills that I was able to grow into the management role I hold today.”
Property and casualty insurance opens the door to a wide range of professional opportunities. Whether you enter the field by chance or by choice, this industry offers the chance to grow, explore different roles, and build a career that truly fits you.
Building your career in property and casualty insurance
It is a sector where you never stop learning, where opportunities arise for those who are willing to invest in themselves and keep developing. Behind every career path, there is a unique story and, often, a starting point that was not necessarily planned.
At La Turquoise, we believe every path has value, no matter where it begins. Want to be part of it?
