INSPIRE Internship 2025 (open to all roles)

SCI-INSPIRE.
INsurance Springboard Programme for Internships and Real-world Experiences

In celebration of 50 years of excellence, the Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) proudly introduces INSPIRE. The INSPIRE is the inaugural internship programme by the Singapore College of Insurance for the Insurance Industry. The INSPIRE will look to welcome a fresh group of students to an array of internship opportunities that are tailored for polytechnic students and university undergraduates. Through INSPIRE, young talents will have the chance to explore career paths within the dynamic world of insurance through internships.

The INSPIRE will recruit for both specialist (e.g. claims, underwriting) and generalist (e.g. marketing, legal) roles for participating host companies from the insurance and related industries. There will be a diversified range of host companies including direct insurers (life and general), insurance brokers, reinsurers, and loss adjusting firms.

Interns undergo a structured programme with clear training objectives provided by their mentors and host companies. INSPIRE talent team will closely monitor interns’ feedback and progress via a mid-internship review.

Highlights of INSPIRE

Structured training and industry proficiency by the SCI

The main component of INSPIRE is the internship exposure, where Polytechnic Interns will undergo a 16-week to 24-week internship (depending on school/faculty), and University undergraduates will undergo a 12-week to 16-week internship during the Summer Vacation. Participants will have the opportunity to peek into the insights of the industry and gain real-world experience with leading insurance companies.

This exposure will allow you to explore and take up exciting positions in the respective hiring companies such as Underwriting, Broking, Business Development, Risk Management Claims, Actuarial, and Analyst roles in various departments. As an intern, you will also be able to apply your skills in a professional setting, build industry networks, and understand the day-to-day operations of the insurance industry.

Who is the INSPIRE for?

• Students who have an eye for Fine Art, may find a career as a Specie Underwriter – where you’d manage risks associated with high-value, portable assets. "Specie" in this context refers to valuable items such as Jewellery and gemstones, Fine art and collectibles etc.
  
  
• Students who have keen interest in Maritime, can also find a career in Marine Underwriting – where you’d manage risks associated with marine-related activities. This includes Hull & Machinery, covering physical damage to ships, boats, or other marine vessels. Cargo Insurance, protects goods being transported by sea, covering risks such as theft, damage, or loss etc.
  

Progamme Structure

The INSPIRE will comprise of a 12-week internship during the summer break. These will include a 2-day SCI Launchpad, a 2-day Certificate in General Insurance certification the following week. Insurance workshops/touchpoints will be greatly reduced for the University track. This will allow undergraduates to focus more on their internships and to gain more exposure in the industry.

Requirements

• Students who have an eye for Fine Art, may find a career as a Specie Underwriter – where you’d manage risks associated with high-value, portable assets. "Specie" in this context refers to valuable items such as Jewellery and gemstones, Fine art and collectibles etc.
  
  
• Students who have keen interest in Maritime, can also find a career in Marine Underwriting – where you’d manage risks associated with marine-related activities. This includes Hull & Machinery, covering physical damage to ships, boats, or other marine vessels. Cargo Insurance, protects goods being transported by sea, covering risks such as theft, damage, or loss etc.
  

Ideal candidates for this role would require to be enrolled and matriculated in a university / polytechnic in Singapore at the point of application.

• CV/Resume with your recent photo
  
• Testimonials (If applicable)
  
• National Service Certificate of Service / Testimonials (If applicable)
  
• Cover Letter (if available)
  
• Educational transcripts (University/Polytechnic/JC)
  

Benefits