Insurance

Overview

Insurance programs prepare people to manage risks and provide insurance. Students learn about many types of insurance and pension plans. They also learn how to reduce risks and adjust for losses.

Insurance programs include topics such as:

• Insurance law
• Measuring risk
• Minimizing risk and loss adjustment
• Pension plans
• Types of insurance

Schools

A few community colleges offer associate degrees in insurance. An associate degree prepares students to work as insurance sale representatives or claim adjusters and takes about two years of full-time study.

Several colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in insurance. A bachelor’s degree usually takes about four years of full-time study. A bachelor’s degree is good preparation for entry-level positions in the insurance field.

Some universities offer graduate degrees in insurance and risk management. A master’s degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master’s degree.

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Related Educational Programs

• Actuarial Science
• Business, General
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
• Finance
• Mathematics
• Project Management
• Real Estate
• Statistics
• Taxation

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

• Actuaries
• Insurance Adjusters and Examiners
• Insurance Agents
• Insurance Policy and Claims Clerks
• Insurance Underwriters

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

• Accountants and Auditors
• Compliance Officers and Inspectors
• Customer Service Representatives
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Examiners
• Financial Managers
• Market Research Analysts
• Mathematicians
• Private Detectives and Investigators
• Sales Worker Supervisors
• Statisticians

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Basic Computer
• Economics
• Introduction to Business
• Pre-Calculus
• Public Speaking

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.

Additional requirements at some schools include:

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Undergraduate major or significant course work in business, math, and statistics

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

• Business Law
• Business Writing
• Calculus for Business
• Employee Benefits Management
• Finance
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Human Resources Management
• Introduction to Management Information Systems
• Introduction to Marketing
• Life and Health Insurance
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Management and Organization
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Property and Liability Risk Management
• Statistics for Business

Things to Know

The business world touches on every aspect of the general culture, so you should take courses in non-business subjects. Good skills in writing, speaking, and critical thinking are needed for advancement in the business world.

Business courses in high school can be useful preparation for a career in insurance. Your high school transcript needs to show that you are preparing for a demanding college-level program.

Graduate programs may be combined with programs in actuarial science.

Schools

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