yhnswhydi Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi there! I'm looking to apply for the Skilled Nomination Visa (Subclass 190) here in Perth, Western Australia. My current point is sitting at 95. I graduated as a Master of Commerce back in 2018 from UWA. I am currently on Graduate Visa (subclass 485) and am working as an Insurance Broker for more than 1.5 years with a local firm. Given the recent addition of my nominated occupation in WA occupation list, I was ready to go forward with my skill assessment with my agent. However, she advised me that my degree is not relevant with Insurance Broking, as I don't have any majors or units in Insurance Broking and it is highly likely that VETASSES will not give me a positive assessment. As far as I know, there is no university degree in Insurance Broking. My university (University of Western Australia) has a web-page (https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/careers/insurance-broker) stating that the relevant major for Insurance Broking is commerce major (which I do have). Moreover, the Diploma for Insurance Broking is for people who has experience in the field for more than 4 years (from ANZIIF web-page). VETASSES states that to gain positive skill assessment, your qualification should be highly relevant AQF Diploma or higher (which I believe my Master of Commerce sits at level 8 or 9 on the AQF ladder). Is there anyone here on the same boat with me? Should I take the gamble and nominate Insurance Broker as my occupation? Thanks beforehand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Quote Given the recent addition of my nominated occupation in WA occupation list, I was ready to go forward with my skill assessment with my agent. However, she advised me that my degree is not relevant with Insurance Broking, as I don't have any majors or units in Insurance Broking and it is highly likely that VETASSES will not give me a positive assessment. It might pay you to take a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I used to work in insurance companies and I'm married to a retired insurance man, and I didn't even know you could do a degree in insurance! I think your agent is wrong. WRussell, who answered your question, would be a good agent to ask for a second opinion. Worth it for peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhnswhydi Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Many thanks for all your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 If you go to my website pinoyau.com and use the contact form an assessment will cost you nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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