In good times and bad, the services of the insurance industry are vital to individuals and to the economy. Growth in the industry has been constant and rapid, and experts predicts the growth to continue. With this industry growth, good and competent people are in constant demand. Opportunities exists for those educated in risk management, insurance and financial planning as well as those trained in related fields. If you are a general business major interested in marketing, public relations, data processing, accounting, or other fields, there is a place for you in the insurance industry.
Nothing is manufactured.
Aside from normal office equipment, there is very little machinery involved except for computers of all types. Primarily, insurance is people performing all kinds of services for other people, whether it is explaining a policy, investigating a claim, or analyzing a risk. The insurance industry is in every type of location. When you work for the insurance industry, you could be working in a major metropolitan area, in a small town, or in a rural setting. You could be headquartered at a home office building with 25 floors, in a spacious suite, or in a one-room office.