Rachel O'brien Cip
About Rachel O'brien Cip
Rachel O'Brien Cip is an Accident & Health Graduate Trainee Underwriter at Convex Insurance in London. She has a strong educational background in Risk Management and Insurance, complemented by work experience in both the insurance and retail sectors.
Current Role at Convex Insurance
Rachel O'Brien Cip currently serves as an Accident & Health Graduate Trainee Underwriter at Convex Insurance. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the underwriting team in London, England. Her responsibilities involve assessing risk and determining coverage for accident and health insurance products. This position allows her to apply her academic knowledge and practical experience in the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Rachel O'Brien Cip holds a Master of Science in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Limerick, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's of Business Studies with French, majoring in Risk Management & Insurance, from 2016 to 2020 at the same institution. Additionally, she completed a CIP-02 Compliance and Advice course at The Insurance Institute in 2019. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in risk assessment and insurance principles.
Professional Background
Before her current position, Rachel O'Brien Cip gained valuable experience in the insurance industry as an Underwriting Intern at AXA XL in 2019, where she completed an 8-month placement. She also worked as a Tutor at the University of Limerick for three months in 2020. Prior to her roles in insurance, she worked as a Retail Sales Assistant at River Island from 2017 to 2019 in the Limerick Metropolitan Area, which helped her develop strong communication skills.
Skills and Interests
Rachel O'Brien Cip has developed strong communication and analytical skills through her diverse work experiences in both the insurance and retail sectors. She has a particular interest in specialty underwriting and the process of innovation assimilation within the (re)insurance industry. Rachel favors working in fast-paced, collaborative environments, which aligns with her professional aspirations in the insurance field.
Academic Achievements
Rachel O'Brien Cip achieved six Honours at Higher Level in her Leaving Certificate from Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ in Limerick, completing her secondary education from 2010 to 2016. Her academic accomplishments laid the groundwork for her further studies in business and risk management, contributing to her successful career trajectory in the insurance industry.