CCBC Risk Management & Insurance Career Fairs

Thank you for joining us at the Community College of Baltimore County’s Risk Management and Insurance Career Day Fair! Here is some information to help you explore the many career options within the insurance industry.

The insurance industry offers outstanding job security and stability. Business Insurance found that according to the Bureau of Labor, “the median tenure in the insurance sector was 5.5 years. The industry’s average tenure is among the highest in both the private and public sector occupations.” The article also mentions that this strong retention rate may be due to higher job satisfaction, better benefits, and a better work/life balance.

Below, click on the appropriate tab for the date you’re attending to see the insurance companies scheduled to be in attendance and the career fields represented for each Career Fair date.

Information about the wide array of careers in the insurance industry can be found below.

Here are examples of some of the opportunities within the insurance industry:

Actuary: Analyzes company and industry data to accurately match price to risk. Ideal for math, statistics, and financial theory enthusiasts.

Business Analyst: Streamlines processes within the company through focused research and monitors key performance indicators on a regular basis.

Customer Service Representative: Helps customers purchase policies, answers questions, and provides support across various aspects of insurance.

Damage Appraiser: Assesses the severity and repair costs of damaged property, which plays a crucial role in determining claim settlements.

Finance/Accounting: Oversees the financial health of insurance companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing risks and investments, and supporting claims processing.

Human Resources: Manages hiring, training, payroll, and more, shaping the company culture.

Insurance Claims: Evaluates the validity and extent of policyholder claims, determining payouts and ensuring fair resolutions while guiding customers through the process.

Information Technology/Cybersecurity: Keeps the workplace running smoothly and data secure through various technical tasks.

Legal: Safeguards the company’s interests by navigating complex regulations, managing claims disputes, and ensuring compliance with insurance law.

Marketing and Communications: Crafts compelling messages and manages marketing strategies to connect with customers, agents, and other partners.

Risk Management: Identifies and assesses potential risks that could negatively impact an insurance carrier’s financial performance or ability to meet its obligation to policyholders.

Sales: Engages consumers to connect with the appropriate insurance carrier and policy.

Underwriting: Determines eligibility and pricing of policies based on company guidelines.