Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'326 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'218 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'324 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Versicherungsvermittler/in VBV
You advise clients on insurance and pension solutions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise private and business clients on insurance and financial products. You help them find the right contracts.
As a specialist in insurance and pension matters, you work closely with your clients. You analyse their needs. You compare different products. You explain premiums, benefits, and fees clearly. Your goal is to help clients find the right contracts for their long-term protection.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBanking & Insurance
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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 Banquet Chef. Based on 84 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'091 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'850 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 29 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 70'200 | 67 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 60'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Versicherungsvermittler/in VBV
Official education path
Training is provided through specialised courses at recognised industry institutes.
Typical training path
Versicherungsvermittler/in VBV
Prerequisites
- Completed berufliche Grundbildung
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Advisory skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review a client's documents. You identify their exact pension needs. Then you present the right insurance products. You answer all questions about the terms.
- You analyse the individual needs of private and business clients.
- You compare different insurance and pension products on the market.
- You explain the key features and terms of each offer clearly.
- You advise your clients on premiums and fees.
- You arrange and sign the right contracts for your clients.
- You manage existing policies. You adjust them when needed.
Working conditions
You usually work for insurance companies, brokerages, or financial service providers. You often visit clients at their homes or offices for advice.
Where to learn
- Berufsbildungsverband der Versicherungswirtschaft (VBV)Laupenstr. 10, 3008 Bern
Strengths
- Advisory skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Regulatory requirements
- Client acquisition
- Pressure of responsibility
- Administrative workload
06 · Similar
