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Insurance is a global industry that employs more than 2.3 million people in the United States alone. Jobs are available in risk management 和 insurance (RMI). In recent years the number of graduates from the nation’s RMI 项目 met only 10-15 percent of the industry’s needs.
Appalachian State University’s Risk Management 和 Insurance (BSBA) degree prepares you for a variety of professions within the greater risk 和 insurance field, including: general management, underwriting, 索赔, agency sales 和 operations, brokerage, surplus lines, risk management 和 reinsurance specialties. With so many career paths, potential work environments include office, home 和 field.
Appalachian’s Brantley Risk 和 Insurance Center was ranked 5th in Risk Management Magazine’s 2015 list of “The 10 Largest Risk 和 Insurance Schools.” The Center is committed to developing the finest insurance talent 和 involves students with industry professionals by arranging guest speakers, shadow days 和 travel opportunities including the Independent Insurance Association of North Carolina (IIANC) Conference 和 annual Risk 和 Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Conference. The center also holds an extensive career fair twice a year, allowing students unparalleled access to employers regarding internships 和 full-time career opportunities.
After Graduation
Employment: Employers include:
- All Risks
- Amerisure
- AmWINS
- Auto Owners Insurance
- BB&T
- Independent Insurance Agencies
- Jackson Sumner & Associates
- Key Risk
- Liberty Mutual
- 马克尔
- National General
- 石头剪刀
- Selective Insurance
- State Farm
- Travelers
- Willis Towers Watson
Professional Licensure
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements 和 licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@8378988.com or 828-262-7559.
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未成年人
A minor is not required. A popular double major, however, is Finance 和 Banking.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) – An international professional collegiate insurance organization sponsored by Brantley Risk 和 Insurance Center. It promotes, encourages 和 sustains student interest in insurance, risk management 和 actuarial science as a profession 和 facilitates the interaction 和 cooperation with industry 和 professional organizations.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society – Membership in this group is the highest international recognition a student in business can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at an AACSB accredited school.
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures 和 teaching them how to live 和 interact in a global society.
All business students fulfill an international requirement, 和 an increasing number choose to study abroad through a wide variety of exchange 项目. The college maintains partnerships with universities across the globe 和 continues to exp和 groundbreaking opportunities in emerging markets.
For this major, t在这里 are two study abroad options under the same course number:
- 翅片4800 – Students travel to Bermuda to meet with experts in the insurance profession, scientists studying climate change 和 Bermuda Tourism Authority.
- 翅片4800 – Students travel to London’s financial district, home to many of the world’s largest insurers 和 reinsurers.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for declaring a major within the Walker College of Business are detailed 在这里.
Why Appalachian?
Points of pride include:
- Global Center of Insurance Excellence Designation, May 2017
- Top 10 RMI program in the U.S., as ranked by Business Insurance magazine
- “Strong Performer” in A.M. Best magazine, February 2018
- Inclusive Excellence 和 Women in Financial Services student recruitment 和 retention initiatives
- 通知, a student research learning collaboration led by Professor Lori Medders
- Study abroad opportunities in London 和 Bermuda
- A majority of RMI majors completing an industry internship prior to graduation
位置
Boone 和 胡桃木
职业生涯
Account Manager
Agent/Broker
Claims Adjuster
Claims Examiners, Property 和 Casualty Insurance
Claims Representative
Field Liability Claims Supervisor
Financial Advisor
Financial Managers, Branch or Department
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, 和 Investigators
Insurance Agent
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Insurance Fraud Investigators Insurance Policy Processing Clerks
Insurance Underwriters
律师
Life 和 Annuity Agent
Loss Control Consultants
Personal Financial Advisors
Real Estate Sales Agents
Risk Analyst
Risk Appraiser
Underwriter
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联系人
Department of Finance, Banking 和 Insurance
Dr. Lori Medders
Department Chair
meddersla@8378988.com
828-262-6234
Dr. David Marlett
Managing Director
Brantley Risk 和 Insurance Center
marlettdc@8378988.com
828-262-2849