Risk Management and Insurance Training

The risk management and insurance program at Thiel College prepares students for careers as an insurance manager, agent, underwriter, financial advisor, risk manager, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and statistical analysis of rick and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Program courses include: forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables, secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer risk management and insurance training.

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Thiel College

Also known as Reformed Episcopal Seminary

826 Second Avenue, Blue Bell, PA

Thiel College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled per year at Thiel College.

Areas of study offered at Thiel College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Thiel College. A score between 840 - 1030 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 64% of students that apply are admitted to Thiel College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Thiel College Tomcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.thiel.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Insurance Underwriters

Description

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

Actuaries

Description

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, actuaries employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $118150
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $112870
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $100900

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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