Insurance Skillnet

Network Overview

Insurance Skillnet is an industry-led network bringing together organisations across Ireland’s insurance ecosystem, including brokers, general insurance, life and pensions, international and specialty lines, and health insurance. We aim to ensure the sector has the skills and talent needed to compete and excel in a rapidly evolving global market.

As the sector continues to expand in scale, sophistication, and international significance, Insurance Skillnet delivers targeted, high-impact training that supports digital transformation, regulatory demands, emerging technologies, and future workforce needs. Our programmes help organisations strengthen capability, attract and retain talent, and build a resilient, future-ready workforce.

Supports to Businesses

Insurance Skillnet provides a range of supports designed to help businesses strengthen skills, capability and competitiveness across the sector, including:

• Support to identify current and future skills needs within the insurance sector
• Access to significantly subsidised industry-designed training programmes
• Flexible learning opportunities delivered online or in person
• In-company training tailored to organisational needs
• Programmes supporting digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Leadership development programmes for insurance professionals and executives
• Training supporting regulatory and compliance requirements
• Development of ESG and sustainability-related competencies
• Support to attract, develop and retain talent across the sector
• Opportunities to collaborate and network with organisations across the insurance ecosystem

“The Insurance Skillnet plays a critical role in strengthening both our current and future talent. It enables us to build the skills, capabilities, and confidence our colleagues need today, while also preparing them for the evolving demands of the insurance industry. Through collaboration and targeted development, it helps us create a more agile, future-ready organisation.”

Michelle Saurin, Talent & Capability Lead, Aviva Life & Pensions

“The Insurance Skillnet is a welcome and important development for the sector. It will complement Vhi in building the skills, capability and collaboration needed to meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow enabling a stronger focus on future skills and supporting the transition of our workforce as the sector evolves. We encourage organisations across the industry to actively engage and benefit from this shared investment in our future”.

Amy Burke, Chief People & sustainability Officer, Vhi