This is the practical, step-by-step VETASSESS skills assessment guide for ANZSCO 222113 Insurance Broker.
For the upstream pathway choice, see the Insurance Broker pathway guide. For costs and timelines, see the insurance broker cost & timeline case study.
Why VETASSESS
VETASSESS is the listed assessing authority for ANZSCO 222113.
For 190 / 491 / 186 / 494 / 482, you need a positive VETASSESS outcome before lodging the visa. ASIC AFSL / ANZIIF education is required POST-arrival for client-facing work.
Step 1 — Confirm 222113 is the right code
| Code | Title | Use if dominant role is... |
|---|---|---|
| 222113 | Insurance Broker | General insurance / risk insurance broking |
| 222112 | Finance Broker | Mortgage / commercial finance broking |
| 222111 | Commodities Trader | Commodities trading |
| 222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | Investment advisory (life insurance / superannuation often included) |
| 599515 | Insurance Loss Adjuster | Claims adjustment (NOT broking) |
Pick 222113 only if your dominant role over 5 years is insurance broking — placing risks with insurers on behalf of clients.
Step 2 — Map your qualification
VETASSESS requires AQF Diploma / Bachelor degree level qualification (Skill Level 2). For 222113:
- Bachelor of Commerce / Finance / Business / Risk Management
- Diploma of Insurance Broking (CII Diploma / international equivalents)
- Specialist insurance qualifications — Chartered Insurance Institute (UK), CII Diploma / Advanced Diploma, ANZIIF (international applicants)
- Equivalent international degrees from recognised institutions
Step 3 — Document post-qualification employment
VETASSESS expects "highly relevant employment":
- Placing insurance risks with insurers on behalf of clients
- Negotiating policy terms and pricing
- Advising clients on coverage gaps / risk management
- Managing claims advocacy
- Renewal management
Evidence VETASSESS accepts
- Employment letters for staff broker roles at insurance broking firms
- Reference letters from senior brokers / Branch Managers / Practice Leaders
- Portfolio statistics (sanitised) — clients managed, GWP managed
- Insurance qualification credentials — CII / ANZIIF / equivalent
- Tax returns showing broking commission / salary income
Step 4 — Build the portfolio submission
VETASSESS for 222113 typically wants:
- CV / broker's CV — chronological list of broking roles with dates, employer, lines of business
- Reference letters
- Industry credentials — CII / ANZIIF membership
Step 5 — Lodge the assessment
Lodge online at the VETASSESS portal. Standard fee AUD 1,096; Priority Processing AUD 836 extra.
Step 6 — Handle a Request for Further Information
About 25-35% of 222113 applications trigger an RFI. Common prompts:
- Confirmation of broking role (vs underwriter / claims handler / insurer staff)
- Portfolio / GWP confirmation
- Translation issues for foreign-language reference letters
Respond comprehensively within 30 days.
Reassessment if you receive a negative outcome
Options:
- Reassessment (AUD 372) — additional evidence within 90 days
- Appeal (AUD 200) — only if procedurally wrong
- Reapply for a different occupation — pay full fee. Realistic alternatives: 222112 Finance Broker, 222311 Financial Investment Adviser
Common VETASSESS rejection patterns for 222113
"Insufficient evidence of broking role." Underwriters / claims handlers / insurer staff without explicit broker employment may struggle.
"Qualification not at AQF Diploma / Bachelor level." Short-course-only candidates without degree backing usually fail.
"Insufficient years of post-qualification highly relevant employment." VETASSESS typically wants at least 1 year for positive outcome; 3-5 years for visa points.
After a positive VETASSESS outcome — next steps
- English testing — push for Superior (IELTS 8 / PTE 79) for 20 points
- Lodge EOI via SkillSelect — for 190 / 491
- State nomination application — for 190 / 491
- Sponsor search — for 186 / 494 / 482 (Aon, Marsh, WTW, Gallagher, Honan, Steadfast, AUB Group)
- Health, police, character checks — closer to lodgement
- ANZIIF / RG 146 planning — Cert IV / Diploma General Insurance Broking enrolment for post-arrival licensing
Tools
- Document checklist — VETASSESS evidence pack template
- Visa fee calculator — model fees per pathway
- Eligibility wizard — quick scan
- ANZSCO search — confirm 222113 vs 222112 / 222311
Where to verify the rules
- VETASSESS
- Department of Home Affairs
- ASIC AFSL
- ANZIIF — peak body
- NIBA — National Insurance Brokers Association
Next step
Want a personalised review of your insurance broking credentials before you lodge with VETASSESS? Book a 30-minute free strategy call and we'll walk through readiness, evidence gaps, ANZIIF post-arrival planning, and pathway choice.