The number of job openings for workers in the insurance industry should not vary greatly from year to year. The insurance industry, particularly the health insurance area, is less sensitive to swings in the economy than most industries. Office experience and computer skills are assets. Recommended courses include typing, word processing, and business arithmetic. Knowledge of medical terms may be useful as well.
Most new workers begin as file clerks and move into insurance processing jobs.
However, people with clerical experience may begin processing insurance policies immediately.