Lifestyle implications Professional and investigative, often working to tight deadlines and therefore under pressure. Part-time work is unlikely. Working from home is possible. Career breaks offered in some larger companies. Travel Travel within a working day is frequent Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Predominantly male because of the issue of personal security.
Some companies require an honours degree for their management training programmes.
A law degree can give some exemptions from ACII examinations. Some companies prefer graduates for management training programmes. An alternative route is via more junior clerical positions. This is commonly possible Promotion from junior clerical grades is the norm. Most current claims inspectors joined their employers as school-leavers.