When you hear of or see something about insurance careers on LinkedIn, does the role of an insurance agent automatically come to mind? While the role of an insurance agent is widely well known, it’s not the only career opportunity working in property insurance & helping others.
Are you bored with your current career & are not sure what to do next? Do you know someone who is at a dead end in their career? Perhaps there is an insurance career role that will pique your interest to learn more…
Agents & Adjusters, Different Career Paths
Do you know what a claims adjuster is? If not, you’re not the only one. Often folks assume that an insurance agent & an insurance adjuster are the same person &/or role. This is not the case.
Agents: Sell insurance policies to individuals &/or businesses & have a duty to provide coverage options best suited for their policyholders throughout their relationship.
Adjusters: Adjust insurance claims. Policyholders will only deal with an insurance adjuster if/when they experience something sudden & accidental in their insured home &/or business. Adjusters investigate that event sudden & accidental may have occurred. After determining coverage they will negotiate settlements & request payments to bring policyholders back to pre-loss condition
Yes, it is possible to have a successful insurance career without being involved in sales. It’s more than possible. Here’s more…
Get Promoted, Be a Claims Manager
Have you already adjusted claims? If not, are you interested in adjusting insurance claims? Regardless, an available insurance career path for you can be being a Claims Manager.
Claims managers manage a team of claims adjusters.
Property Claims Managers ensure that each of their adjusters handles each claim efficiently, meanwhile maintaining the insurance carrier’s policies & regulations.
Typically, Claim Managers work from a desk whether that be in an office or from home remotely.
Insurance Careers by Numbers: Actuary
Actually, you can become an Actuary!…
Are you amazing with numbers? If so, include ‘Actuary’ within your online job searches, especially when considering insurance careers.
Actuaries use statistical models to analyze data & predict the financial risks associated with property insurance policies. These insurance professionals help insurance companies set premiums, reserves, & other financial strategies to ensure the insurance carrier’s financial stability.
Rottweilers, Trampolines, & Swimming Pools
Yes, homeowners that own & enjoy rottweilers, trampolines, &/or swimming pools are at times a higher risk for insurance carriers to take on, but they do have a place somewhere.
Perhaps identifying risks in general & even unique risks interests you. Being an Underwriter for an insurance carrier might be for you.
Underwriters evaluate insurance applications submitted by insurance agents on behalf of homeowners to determine the level of risk associated with insuring their property. Underwriters decide whether or not a homeowner is a good risk for the carrier. When underwriters identify homeowners that are a good risk for the carrier, they set an appropriate premium for their policy.
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It doesn’t hurt to browse. Check out these carriers for positions that are available right now!…
- American Family Insurance
- Auto Owners Insurance
- Erie Insurance
- Farmers Insurance
- West Bend Mutual Insurance
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