Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'140 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 101'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Versicherungsfachmann/-frau BP
You advise clients and handle insurance cases professionally.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Insurance specialists with a federal professional certificate take responsibility for claims handling, advice, and product development.
The federal professional certificate opens doors across the entire insurance industry. You take responsibility for settling claims. You advise private and business clients. You also develop new insurance products. The role requires solid expertise, utmost care, and strong communication skills. This qualification secures good career prospects in middle management.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryInsurance
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Insurance Sales Agent. Based on 993 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'750 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 86'503 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 85'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | CHF 120'000 | 17 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 110'000 | 13 |
| Solothurn | CHF 103'000 | 20 |
| Zug | CHF 100'000 | 27 |
| Fribourg | CHF 96'000 | 33 |
| Aargau | CHF 95'000 | 56 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 96'300 | 22 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 90'000 | 6 |
| Insurance | CHF 85'011 | 811 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 84'000 | 69 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 81'500 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 81'250 | 15 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Versicherungsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts two years. It provides the necessary expertise for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Versicherungsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Kaufmann/-frau Privatversicherung and 2 years of professional experience in the insurance sector
- Other EFZ, completion of a federally recognized Handelsmittelschule or gymnasiale Maturität, passed "Versicherungsvermittler VBV" exam and 3 years of professional experience in the insurance sector
- Passed "Versicherungsvermittler VBV" exam and 5 years of professional experience, of which 3 years in the insurance sector
- Proof of valid module certificates or equivalence confirmations
Requirements
- Reliability
- Careful way of working
- Flair for numbers
- Communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with another EFZ and proven professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Numerical aptitude
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check incoming claim reports. You clarify coverage questions with experts. You coordinate the next steps. You regularly exchange information with clients, partners, and internal departments.
- You analyze incoming claims and clarify coverage details.
- You negotiate with experts from other industries on liability issues.
- You develop new insurance products and implement contracts.
- You advise clients specifically on their risks.
- You manage portfolios and acquire new business partners.
- You monitor market trends and adjust underwriting policies.
- You manage brokerage firms and coordinate complex coverage concepts.
Working conditions
You work for insurance companies, general agencies, or brokerage firms. You can also find jobs in public administration or professional associations.
Where to learn
- Berufsbildungsverband der Versicherungswirtschaft (VBV)Laupenstr. 10, 3008 Bern
Strengths
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Numerical aptitude
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
- Regulatory pressure
- Client demands
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