Insurance Degree

Simply put, insurance is a arena of study emphasizing the protection from loss or risk. Insurance is a discipline of risk management and can be used to curb uncertainty or mitigate loss, albeit personal, financial, or corporate. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer insurance degrees.

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Kent State University at Geauga

Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH

Included in the eight regional campus system, Kent State University at Geauga prides itself to provide a private education setting at a public university.

The 87-acre Geauga campus is conveniently located in Burton, Ohio. It is the only higher learning institution in the area and strategically spans across the geographic center of Geauga County, a fast growing county in Ohio.

It has an extension campus in Twinsburg serving the local residents. The Regional Academic Center at Twinsburg gives them the opportunity to earn a degree and experience “Excellence in Action” closer to home.

Among the reasons why over 2500 students enroll here annually are its open enrollment program, small class sizes, great academic support services, and quality education at an affordable price.

You can start and complete any Kent Core courses as well as 2 year and 4 year degree programs in KSU Geauga and Regional Academic Center. The school aims to provide quality academic instruction through computer testing, tutoring, developmental education courses, individual attention from faculty and sufficient accommodations for the learning disabled and the people with physical handicaps. It also offers many beneficial student services, financial aid and scholarships.

If you have a family to attend and/or is working then wish to pursue your goals in earning a degree, it has a flexible schedule of daytime, evening, weekend and online classes you can choose from for your convenience.

Here in KSU Geauga and the Regional Academic Center, commitment to student success is its top priority. Experience it and enroll now.

Career Options for Graduates

Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance

Description

Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, claims examiners, property and casualty insurance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Akron, OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $59060

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance appraisers, auto damage employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Insurance Underwriters

Description

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance underwriters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Akron, OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $62540

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).