About this program
A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.
Career Opportunities
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Insurance Sales Agents
sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
$69100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
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Business Professors
teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$107270
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Insurance Underwriters
review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
$80390
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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HR Specialists
conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
$72610
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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Auto Damage Appraisers
appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
$68540
Associate's degree
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Property Claims Examiners
review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
$70650
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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Compensation and Benefits Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
$137160
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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