The School of Business hosted its first ‘Risk Manager on Campus Event,’ a two-day program to encourage students to consider careers in the growing fields of risk management and insurance.
The event included panel discussions, classroom visits, and an opportunity for students to network with some top leadership in the field. Many of the speakers highlighted the risk industry’s need for young talent.
The program featured executives from Marsh LLC, a global insurance broker and risk management firm, which helps businesses identify risks, design insurance programs and negotiate coverage and rates; the Chief Risk Officer for Bernards, a commercial builder and construction management company, and experts from the Connecticut Valley Risk & Insurance Management Society. The event was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Spencer Education Foundation.
Speakers told undergraduate and graduate students they have a tremendous advantage entering the industry with formal training, versus a few years ago when industry experts had to learn on the job. Working in the insurance and risk industry offers a variety of specialized niches that can intrigue people, whether their…
