Careers in Insurance Fair (In Person Waterloo)
Mar 7, 2024
Waterloo - Lazaridis Hall Atrium
Registration Deadline: Mar 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7, Drop-in from 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Lazaridis Hall Atrium
This event offers the chance to learn about the various jobs available in the insurance industry and the opportunity to make professional connections with employers hiring full-time, summer, and co-op positions. Participating organizations are interested in meeting students like you!
The insurance industry offers opportunities for all disciplines. Register in Navigator to receive event updates.
Participating Organizations:
- AON
- BFL
- Career Connections - The Insurance Institute of Canada
- Chubb Canada
- ClaimsPro LP
- Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
- Equitable
- Heartland Mutual Insurance
- Intact Financial Corporation
- Masters Insurance Limited
- Western Financial Group
- Laurier Insurance and Risk Association
What you need to know about the Insurance Industry:
Jobs within the insurance industry are extremely diverse but are connected by the fact that they all involve the primary goal of helping individuals and businesses manage risk to protect themselves from loss. Many young professionals may initially dismiss the idea of a career in insurance due to the perception that most jobs involve sales. While the industry offers a variety of sales opportunities, a majority of careers in insurance do not pertain to sales at all.
*The Industry has a variety of roles that might be a fit for you based on your education, interests, and strengths:
- Actuary - You're analytical, good with computers and you love math
- Broker - You're a people person and a great communicator
- Claims Investigator - You like to help people in times of need
- Loss Adjuster - You're part private investigator and part therapist
- Loss Control Specialist - You're good at spotting trouble before it happens
- Marketing Representative - You're a promoter, presenter and partner
- Risk Manager - You're a strategist and a planner
- Underwriter - You're a relationship developer and decision-maker
*Career Connections - Insurance Institute 2024
We are committed to providing inclusive programs and services to all students and alumni. Please contact us at careercentre@wlu.ca if you require accommodation for a disability.