Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 55'941 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 100'750 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 93'333 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'425 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Versicherungswirtschafter/in HF
You manage agencies and advise clients on individual insurance solutions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Versicherungswirtschafter/in HF lead agencies, advise clients, develop tariffs, and manage teams in the insurance sector.
As Versicherungswirtschafter/in HF, you are responsible for your agency's success. You advise private individuals and companies on suitable policies, develop tailored offers, and lead staff. You combine professional expertise with leadership skills and a strong service mindset. Your daily work is varied, customer-focused, and requires organisational skill.
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 Inspector. Based on 25 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'083 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 95'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 93'391 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 93'964 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 93'391 | 24 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Versicherungswirtschafter/in HF
Official education path
The part-time study programme lasts three years and deepens your professional and leadership skills in the insurance sector.
Typical training path
Dipl. Versicherungswirtschafter/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Kaufmann/-frau EFZ in der Branche Versicherung or another EFZ
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- At least 1 year of professional experience in the insurance industry (min. 80% activity)
- Zertifikat Young Insurance Professional VBV or Finanzberater/-in IAF
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Service awareness
- Leadership qualities
- Organisational skills
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a suitable EFZ, a maturity certificate, or relevant professional experience in the insurance industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership and motivation
- Client advisory and service
- Structured working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit down with a corporate client and review their existing policies for gaps. Together, you develop a new, tailored insurance portfolio and clarify all open questions on site.
- You advise companies and private individuals on their specific insurance needs.
- You develop tailored insurance packages and adjust existing policies.
- You lead the field sales team and train staff.
- You review client inquiries and compile comprehensive offers.
- You monitor administration and optimise processes.
- You support specialists with complex claims and legal disputes.
- You acquire new clients through targeted marketing measures.
- You inform management about market developments and contract expirations.
Working conditions
You work in insurance agencies or departments of insurance companies. Your workplace often shifts between the office, client meetings, and external locations.
Where to learn
- Berufsbildungsverband der Versicherungswirtschaft (VBV)Laupenstr. 10, 3008 Bern
- AKAD Business ZürichJungholzstr. 43, 8050 Zürich
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership and motivation
- Client advisory and service
- Structured working style
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High responsibility
- Frequent travel
- Revenue-oriented targets
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