Insurance companies have two principal functions: underwriting and investment.
Underwriting involves the measurement and calculation of risk. The premiums charged by an insurer reflect this risk. …
Amanda Ware
Career Development Specialist
By Updated November 03, 2018
Article from The Balance, https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-an-investment-bank-357318
When the credit crisis unfolded, I heard a lot of investors asking the question “What is an investment bank and how does it differ from a regular commercial …
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The Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) Track in Finance gives students the essential skills they need for managing a business: the ability to identify possible risks and find the best strategy to manage them. The program provides foundational business …
Technical certifications are a great way to show knowledge in a particular area and can be a door-opener into a great career. Many certifications require years of experience, but there are some out there that you can get before or …
By Updated April 07, 2017
Article from The Balance Careers, https://www.thebalancecareers.com/actuary-careers-1287093
Actuary Careers Overview: An actuary is a highly trained statistician with expertise in evaluating various types of risks. Roughly 60% of actuaries are employed by insurance companies, …
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Energy is the largest industry in the world and commands a diverse spectrum of operations. Energy isn’t all hardhats and smokestacks. Powering the planet takes business leadership and is the perfect environment for aspiring business people of all kinds, …
The Bauer Real Estate Certificate Program offers a solid foundation in real estate fundamentals and a focus on mastering the professional practice of real estate. Courses are taught by practicing professionals who are experts and leaders in the industry. Through …
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The Commercial Banking Track and Certificate (CBC) is a complete undergraduate education designed to prepare students for a career in commercial banking. Students pursuing the Commercial Banking Certificate in Finance must meet the traditional BBA requirements for Finance majors. …
By Updated October 27, 2018
Article from The Balance Careers, https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-financial-services-industry-1287307
The financial services industry encompasses many types of businesses involved in managing money, and it plays a vital intermediary role in the world’s economy. The industry as …
ByUpdated June 04, 2018
Article from The Balance Careers, https://www.thebalancecareers.com/starting-financial-services-career-2059870
According to industry hiring expert and OneWire former President Brin McCagg, opportunities for savvy and well-qualified graduates interested in a financial services career are readily available, especially …
