Insurance Professional Schools and Career Info

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I was surprised by the lack of face to face communication. Most communicating for my position is done through email. I was also surprised by how interesting the position...[full comment]

I am surprised I ended up in my field and it is not one for which I studied or prepared for while in school but it did help me return...[full comment]

The best part of my career is the ability to make decisions. Critical thinking is a necessary part of what I do and it helps to keep me entertained throughout...[full comment]

Become certified as a CPCU, as this designation will teach you a lot about insurance as well as make you more employable. Strive to make good decisions. If you are...[full comment]

Like a lot of jobs out there, dealing with upset customers is something that will never be an upside to an insurance job. People who have been in a car...[full comment]

Learn to pay close attention to details. When dealing with an insurance policy, it's very important to see between the lines when it comes to discovering whether or not damages...[full comment]

 
 

School and Career Surprises: Tips From People on the Job

Each comment from a insurance professional includes their career and school satisfaction ratings.

Career: "I was surprised by the lack of face to face communication. Most communicating for my position is done through email. I was also surprised by how interesting the position is. Everyday there is something new and different to experience."

School: Studied Finance at Nichols College in Massachusetts; completed Bachelor degree in 2012.
Career: Insurance Underwriter, female, 2 years of experience, currently based in Massachusetts.

Career: "I am surprised I ended up in my field and it is not one for which I studied or prepared for while in school but it did help me return to school to finish my degree. I was hired because my work experience showed a great deal of interpersonal dealings and the HR person I interviewed with felt I would do well at the job for which I was hired which led me on my current career path. I progressed from a customer service representative to an underwriter in my current profession, primarily by pursuing work related professional educational opportunities."

School: Studied Mass Media Communications at Providence College in Rhode Island; completed Bachelor degree in 1992.
Career: Insurance Underwriter, male, 11 years of experience, currently based in Rhode Island.

Best & Worst Things About This Career

As reported by people currently doing the job

"Like a lot of jobs out there, dealing with upset customers is something that will never be an upside to an insurance job. People who have been in a car wreck or have had their house burned down are sometimes very difficult to deal with. But depending on how well you do at this type of job, a nice perk in the insurance business is the commission paid to you when you bring in new customers."

School : BA in Business Administration, Northeastern State University
Career: Certified Insurance Service Representative, currently based in Oklahoma.;

Tips for Succeeding in This Career

Helpful Info From Insiders

"Learn to pay close attention to details. When dealing with an insurance policy, it's very important to see between the lines when it comes to discovering whether or not damages to something are covered or not. Also learn to listen to the advice that other 'seasoned' agents in your office are willing to give (as long as it's relevant to your work). Most of them have been in the business for a long time and know what they are talking about."

School : BA in Business Administration, Northeastern State University
Career: Certified Insurance Service Representative, currently based in Oklahoma.;