Top Ten Reasons to Study Risk Management, Insurance and Financial Planning at Olivet College

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The latest, most up-to-date materials are used, well recognized in the insurance community.

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Innovative approaches to learning material – learn how to analyze and solve “real-life” problems instead of just memorizing terms and concepts, develop outstanding communication skills, and interact with business professionals in the field.  We also help you prepare for national exams leading to professional designations – such as the CPCU, CLU, ARM and AIC – and agents’ licensing exams.

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A lot of cool guys and girls are taking the classes.

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Faculty with actual experience in the field, kept up-to-date through continuing professional development and consulting - nationally and internationally; backed-up by a 30-member industry advisory committee that meets on campus annually to review our work, advise us on curriculum, and support us financially.

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One word:  scholarships.  (74 last year, totaling $121,500)

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Your mother says it will be good for you.

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Our student organization – Gamma Iota Sigma – is the most active organization on campus – and one of the most active chapters in the nation – the best chapter in the nation four times!  Members develop outstanding leadership skills and an active, extensive network of professional contacts!

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Field trips like no others – to the insurance capitals of the world – Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and London – the most fun learning can be!

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One word:  internships.  (typically 30 to 40 each year - Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, and throughout Michigan)

And the number one reason to study risk management, insurance, and financial planning at Olivet College:

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Jobs, jobs, and more jobs.  Our placement is virtually 100% - our graduates that seek employment upon graduation obtain challenging, well-paying positions with insurance corporations, agencies and brokerages throughout the United States and in Canada, or go on to be successful in graduate school or law school.

You will be amazed at the tremendous variety of job opportunities in the risk business – in addition to underwriting, claims adjusting, financial planning, and sales, the risk business also employs accountants, computer specialists, investors, lawyers, doctors, and human resource people.  Our program also helps students prepare for careers in risk management in any type of organization in the government or private sector.