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Insurance Studies

Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in the insurance industry with 5X社区鈥檚 Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Studies

If you already work in the insurance industry and want a degree to enhance your career opportunities, this is the program for you!

The Insurance Studies degree is available 100% online and asynchronous.


COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

The bachelor鈥檚 degree in Insurance Studies provides a solid academic understanding of the insurance industry and a well-rounded core of business and social science courses, including management technology, professional writing and human communication. You'll graduate with knowledge in specific industry facets:

  • Property and casualty insurance
  • Life and health insurance
  • Insurance company and agency operations
  • Insurance regulations
  • Insurance finances
  • Risk management

You can also complement your current program of study with an .
 

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Career Prep

  • Third-year internship placing you in an industry setting with real-world responsibilities and opportunities.
  • Network with industry professionals through Kent State鈥檚 Beta Nu chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a professional fraternity that fosters leadership and collaboration with the university, other university chapters and the industry.
  • Prepare for successful national licensure exam.

Career Opportunities

Starting salaries range between 
$52,000 to $140,000 for:

  • Claims adjusters, examiners 
    and investigators
  • Insurance appraisers
  • Sales agents
  • Insurance underwriters
  • Market research analysts and 
    marketing specialists
  • Operations research analysts
  • Actuaries
  • Marketing managers

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Kent State is a member of , so students can receive waivers for up to two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) parts at no additional cost.

  • Agent
  • Direct sales
  • Underwriter
  • Claims adjuster
  • Risk management
  • Compliance
  • Product analyst
  • Operations

WHAT'S EXCITING IN THE INSURANCE WORLD?

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Drones
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Telematics
  • Professional conferences
  • Remote or hybrid office positions
  • Teamwork
  • Community involvement
  • Helping others
  • Fulfilling work
  • Lasting friendships