The professional examination for social insurance specialists was the sixth most frequently taken examination in 2016. On the one hand, this shows the great popularity and interest of professionals. On the other hand, it also indicates a great need for qualified specialists in the social insurance sector. There is also a wide range of job opportunities for social insurance specialists and a glance at the job exchanges shows that they are sought after by private insurance companies as well as pension funds, government agencies and private companies. They are responsible for payroll accounting, determining insurance benefits or clarifying pension entitlements.