Risk is everywhere—so your career can go anywhere
Every business decision involves risk. Having a sound understanding of how to deal with risk gives you an edge in any career. But that's not to say that there aren't plenty of opportunities in the risk management and insurance industry. Whether you work as a corporate risk manager, consultant or broker, underwriter or claims adjuster, consistently high placement rates make this a low risk major. And we know you're into that.
Managing and mitigating loss is a crucial factor in long-term success—be it in business or in personal finance. Having a risk management strategy and insurance protects us from financial disasters, like destructive acts of nature, accidents, litigation, or healthcare bills we can't afford.
Insurance and risk management professionals put solutions in place, so companies are better prepared for those life situations. It's work with meaning where you can think critically and make a difference every day in jobs like:
- risk analyst
- underwriter
- corporate risk manager
- risk management consultant
- employee benefits manager
- commercial broker
- financial planner
- claims adjuster
- producer (sales)
- actuary
- auditor
- wealth manager
Internship & career resources
The Pomerantz Career Center offers a wealth of resources to help you find internships, networking opportunities, and your first—or next—business analytics job.
Tippie Career Services complements existing university resources, the office provides targeted outreach, interactive tools, and convenient access to resources to help you thrive in your career and professional journey.
A path to law school
Isabel Taylor likes helping people solve problems—so a risk management and insurance major was a perfect fit for her long-term law school goals.
"The classes I’ve taken have really let me apply learning to actual situations. It’s let me make my education what I want it to be.”
Double majoring in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance at Tippie has been integral to junior Isabel Taylors’s future plans.