Ausbildung career
Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Sozialversicherungsfachangestellte/r - Unfallversicherung
The vocational training as a Social Insurance Specialist in the field of statutory accident insurance is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in the public sector. You will learn to advise insured persons and employers on all matters of statutory accident insurance and to process benefits for work accidents or occupational diseases.
What you do
- Examine insurance claims and calculate and determine benefits (e.g., medical treatment, rehabilitation, pensions)
- Advise clients (insured persons, employers, doctors) and inform them about rights and obligations
- Conduct correspondence with insured persons, employers, doctors, and other social insurance institutions
- Administer and monitor contribution payments from companies
- Maintain files and manage data in specialized IT systems
- Apply and interpret legal regulations (Social Code Book VII)
- Support and communicate prevention measures for accident avoidance
Requirements
- Good secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur/Fachabitur
- Very good German language skills (at least B2 level)
- Interest in legal and administrative activities
- Good communication skills and empathy
- Diligence, sense of responsibility, and discretion
- Basic understanding of numbers and economic contexts
- Willingness for continuous further training
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in areas such as rehabilitation, prevention, or legal case processing
- 2Further training to become a Certified Specialist (Fachwirt) in Social and Health Services
- 3Taking on leadership positions within accident insurance institutions
- 4Studying Public Administration or Social Law (with appropriate university entrance qualification)
- 5Working as a trainer for new apprentices
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 1,000 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance Ausbildung?
Good secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur/Fachabitur; Very good German language skills (at least B2 level); Interest in legal and administrative activities; Good communication skills and empathy.
Where can I find open Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Social Insurance Specialist – Accident Insurance
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.