(CSM) Insurance Degree, Program Information at College of San Mateo

A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning. Find Colleges Offering Insurance Degree.

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Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Job Description
Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,960
- Average Annual Salary: $66,650
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.04
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,810
- Average Annual Salary: $68,660
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.01
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 305,169
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 332,419
- Percent Job Growth: 8.93%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Speech Clarity
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Job Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement with automotive repair shop on cost of repair. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 13,399
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 15,078
- Percent Job Growth: 12.53%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Insurance Underwriters
Job Description
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 700
- Average Annual Salary: $66,510
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.97
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 810
- Average Annual Salary: $79,560
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.25
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 104,477
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 111,063
- Percent Job Growth: 6.30%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Insurance Sales Agents
Job Description
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,470
- Average Annual Salary: $86,410
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.54
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,160
- Average Annual Salary: $108,350
- Average Hourly Rate: $52.09
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 436,100
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 492,434
- Percent Job Growth: 12.92%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Job Description
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Telemarketers
Job Description
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity