Insurance Brokers assess the risks incurred as part of a company's business activities at the international level, negotiate the placement of these risks with specialist firms, draw up contracts and monitors risks. They may also have to conduct investigations into claims.

Educated to graduate level in an international and business-related area, they will have taken a management concentration and a fifth year of study in the field of insurance. They must also have a sound knowledge of risk analysis.

They must be rigorous, patient, sharp and good with people. They should also have a global and analytical approach to their work and be enterprising as they often go on to start up their own firms.

Credit Insurers provide payment guarantees to exporters. The role entails analyzing financial risks incurred by exporters and putting in place appropriate guarantees. They manage any contracts underwritten and advise exporters in the areas of financing, guarantees and contractual clauses.

Educated to graduate level in international business with a finance or management concentration, credit insurers will have taken a fifth year of study in insurance or a country risk specialization. They speak English and possess business and financial experience at the international level. These positions are held in large corporations, financial organizations or insurance firms with an international department.

The credit insurer should have an analytical mind and good negotiation skills, plus a good understanding of the international economic and political environment is also an asset.