We have been working with InVest from the begining. However, their level of interest and direct participation has dropped over the past year. We would sure like to see that revitalized. The schools are listed on our web site (www.ca-icp.com). I would be happy to work with anyone to arrange internships or closer connections between InVest, Companies or Individuals in area around the colleges where we have programs. mike@ca-icp.com go ahead and send me a note.
Cal State Fullerton has a program that is dedicated to the insurance industry. Check out their web site: http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cis/
They have over 1000 students involved in the program.
The goal of CIS is to attract and educate talented individuals who are committed to a professional career in insurance or financial services. These areas include property, life, benefits, risk management, and health care components. The emphasis will be on careers in actuarial analysis, claims, financial planning, marketing, risk management, portfolio management, sales, technology, and underwriting.
Lastbat, you make an interesting point about recruiting. I have found that most people I meet had a family member in the business before them. I am no exception to that and I know for certain that without that connection, that friendly push, I would not be where I am today. However, as you said, there are so many different niches you can focus on in this business. I have been fortunate enough to work with several insurance and reinsurance companies over the last 6 years. I was impressed to see these companies really stepping up their recruitment amongst local colleges in their areas. Not only are they looking for talent for their own companies, but they are partnering with their agents as well. One particular company I worked with hires college grads, puts them through a training program and then places them with local agencies upon completion. I hope programs like this will continue to pop up across the country and help this industry attract the young talent it needs.
I think our issue stems from the overall distaste of insurance by the public. If you are not connected to this industry, you think of writing a check to your insurance company like you think of paying taxes – a required evil. Untill the time of loss, you don’t even see it as necessary. When you think of an investment or banking firm, you think of wealth and making money for people.
If you ask me, insurance has been a really good career. I have worked on all sides and that has only made me more marketable.
It’s all in the image. We will never attract top talent until the time the image changes. I’m not sure how to do that.
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We have been working with InVest from the begining. However, their level of interest and direct participation has dropped over the past year. We would sure like to see that revitalized. The schools are listed on our web site (www.ca-icp.com). I would be happy to work with anyone to arrange internships or closer connections between InVest, Companies or Individuals in area around the colleges where we have programs. mike@ca-icp.com go ahead and send me a note.
Cal State Fullerton has a program that is dedicated to the insurance industry. Check out their web site: http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cis/
They have over 1000 students involved in the program.
The goal of CIS is to attract and educate talented individuals who are committed to a professional career in insurance or financial services. These areas include property, life, benefits, risk management, and health care components. The emphasis will be on careers in actuarial analysis, claims, financial planning, marketing, risk management, portfolio management, sales, technology, and underwriting.
Lastbat, you make an interesting point about recruiting. I have found that most people I meet had a family member in the business before them. I am no exception to that and I know for certain that without that connection, that friendly push, I would not be where I am today. However, as you said, there are so many different niches you can focus on in this business. I have been fortunate enough to work with several insurance and reinsurance companies over the last 6 years. I was impressed to see these companies really stepping up their recruitment amongst local colleges in their areas. Not only are they looking for talent for their own companies, but they are partnering with their agents as well. One particular company I worked with hires college grads, puts them through a training program and then places them with local agencies upon completion. I hope programs like this will continue to pop up across the country and help this industry attract the young talent it needs.
I think our issue stems from the overall distaste of insurance by the public. If you are not connected to this industry, you think of writing a check to your insurance company like you think of paying taxes – a required evil. Untill the time of loss, you don’t even see it as necessary. When you think of an investment or banking firm, you think of wealth and making money for people.
If you ask me, insurance has been a really good career. I have worked on all sides and that has only made me more marketable.
It’s all in the image. We will never attract top talent until the time the image changes. I’m not sure how to do that.