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Arizona’s Insurance Industry Accelerates Recovery from the Pandemic

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Not only does an insurance career give you the opportunity to do meaningful work, the opportunities in Arizona, specifically, are endless!

56 percent of insurers surveyed in January 2021 said they expect to increase staffing levels over the next 12 months (Source: Insurance Journal). However, a survey found that less than 10 percent of millennials said they considered themselves familiar with insurance careers. Choosing a lifelong career is more important than ever before as companies unfreeze hiring in efforts to recover from the pandemic. In fact, a wave of older insurance and risk management professionals are retiring right now, opening up hundreds of thousands of jobs and allowing new hires to quickly advance. 

Insurance helps people put their financial lives back together and helps to make the world a safer place. Starting a career in insurance is a great way to make a difference in the world, from assisting a struggling family rebuild after a disaster to bringing peace of mind to a first-time business owner. Insurance professionals help people avoid risks and feel prepared for anything that could happen. There is a variety of opportunities for personal growth, financial stability, and the ability to feel good about their contributions to their community. 

Not only does an insurance career give you the opportunity to do meaningful work, the opportunities in Arizona, specifically, are endless! Arizona has become a national insurance hub with several large employers moving their operations to our state. That means tons of open positions, competitive pay, great company culture, generous benefits packages, tuition assistance programs, and a variety of positions available. 

Additionally, the aging workforce opens the door for young professionals to make names for themselves in the insurance industry. Companies in the risk management and insurance industry are eager to hire talented young people. And yet, companies are having trouble filling those openings.

The insurance industry is growing significantly and positions within the industry offer competitive salaries:

So what are you waiting for? Your future starts now with our Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Risk Management and Insurance program!

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