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What your career counselor never told you

For some reason, insurance is not often talked about at career fairs in high school, colleges, and universities. We haven’t shaken off the image of the door to door life insurance salesman or the notion that it’s all a money grab. What a shame!

Underwriters at work

What is an Underwriter?

Have you ever filled out an application for insurance? An underwriter is a person who receives and analyzes your responses on that application. The underwriter assess the level of risk you present, the premium you’ll pay, and your suitability for coverage.

Insurance broker meets client

What is an Insurance Broker?

The primary role of the insurance broker is to learn about the client’s business operations, evaluate the client’s needs, explore the client’s risk tolerance, and provide options and advice on how different insurance products will address the clients’ needs.

Risk managers at work

What is a Risk Manager?

A risk manager is someone who works with an organization to identify, assess, reduce, and control potential outcomes for a company. Risk managers can work internally as an employee or as an external consultant.