Successful professionals in the insurance and risk management field have an analytical mind set. Other attributes include:

• Quantitative proficiency
• Ability to identify and control risk
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication capabilities
• Leadership skills
• Competence in decision-making
• Capacity for teamwork

Career Possibilities:

• The insurance and risk management major at UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business is designed to equip students for productive careers focused on managing risks, both within corporations, as a user of risk management techniques, or within the insurance or financial services industry, as a supplier of risk management products and services.
• In private-sector insurance carriers, graduates will find positions in the areas of property or casualty, or life and health insurance. The number of positions available for private-sector insurance carriers and related activities has grown dramatically in recent years. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is likely to lead to greater demand for those in the insurance workforce. Managing the risks of health insurance pools is likely to increase the demand for actuaries as well. The need for customer service representatives and financial and marketing functions is also likely to grow.