Risk Management and Insurance
Olivet College Risk Management and Insurance 100%
job placement rate for graduates within one year
100%
of RMI students complete an internship before graduation
Why study Risk Management and Insurance? What is risk management and insurance? Risk management is the art and science of protecting and growing an organization’s and an individual’s wealth. A risk manager works on risk identification and analysis, risk control and financing, risk implementation and monitoring. One risk management method is insurance. Careers in insurance include: underwriting, marketing, claims adjusting, actuarial, information technology, loss control and much more.
Unlimited career opportunities abound
$40k-
$60k starting salary range Just landed a job! Can’t wait to start...
Contact Us For detailed information about financial assistance and to receive an estimate, call the Student Services Office at (269) 749-7645.
To Apply, Contact the Office of Admissions 320 S. Main St., Olivet, MI 49076 (269) 749-7635 1-800-456-7189 http://insurance.olivetcollege.edu/ olivetcollege.edu
Few colleges and universities can claim a 100 percent job placement rate from a program within one year of graduation. Many of our RMI students receive multiple job offers with an average starting salary of $42,000. Risk management and insurance, a stable yet exciting industry, offers an endless variety of interesting jobs, rewarding career paths and professional development opportunities. Our students often participate in multiple paid internships in order to decide which career path to pursue.
Individualized attention Olivet’s team of faculty, professional advisors and staff will help guide you to career choices that best fit your personality and ambitions. This individualized attention ensures you can attain your academic and career goals if you set your mind to it. In addition to institutional, state and federal aid, insurance program students have access to more than $100,000 in scholarship opportunities.
Access to a nationwide network of professionals As part of Olivet College’s insurance and risk management program, you’ll have the opportunity to join Gamma Iota Sigma, our national, awardwinning, professional society. As a new student, your first-year membership fee is waived. Active members travel the country to places like Chicago, Las Vegas and Virginia Beach to attend conferences and interact and compete with peers from other colleges and universities. Most importantly, Gamma Iota Sigma members have opportunities to gain valuable leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills that will help make you exceptionally marketable upon graduation.
Freshman year Join Gamma Iota Sigma and attend your first international conference Create a four-year plan with your advisor/Develop your resume and prepare for internship interviews
Sophomore year Network with insurance and risk management professionals Begin to develop your portfolio Enhance your resume and begin to work on your designations
AAA Accident Fund Auto-Owners BC/BS CNA Farm Bureau Mutual Frankenmuth Fremont Mutual Hastings Mutual HUB International J.M. Wilson Liberty Mutual Meadowbrook State Farm Travelers
Senior year Begin to mentor Gamma Iota Sigma underclassmen Put the finishing touches on your portfolio and prepare for graduation Begin applying for jobs Start your career!
“During my four years at Olivet I was given the opportunity to take professional exams, attend multiple career fairs, exercise my public speaking skills, meet industry professionals and be a part of Gamma Iota Sigma, the professional insurance society. This industry is focused on building relationships, and Olivet prepares its students by giving them the exposure and experience needed to grow professionally and personally. Insurance companies are looking at Olivet students, and with hard work and dedication you will have a rewarding career when you graduate.”
Elizabeth Tengler ’10 Underwriter at CNA Insurance
To: Prospective Students
Risk Management and Insurance
Junior year Network with insurance and risk management professionals Spend your summer at a national internship
Our graduates have been employed by:
Timeline to Success - Key Experiences Year by Year
Undergraduate Majors Risk Management and Insurance Financial Planning Actuarial Science Master of Business Administration in Insurance Online program designed for insurance professionals with or without an undergraduate degree in risk management or insurance
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