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Accountants compile, analyze, and reconcile financial data to craft statements and reports that drive strategic decisions. They maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within an organization.

A career in accounting is ideal for someone who enjoys math and analytics and has strong verbal and written communication skills.

Actuaries analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability and retirement rates, and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. They design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.

This career is ideal for someone skilled in mathematics, critical thinking and complex problem-solving.

Claims adjusters use the latest technology to investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of an insurance company’s liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages. They work with medical specialists, agents, witnesses or claimants to compile information, determine if coverage applies and recommend payment of claims.

This career is ideal for someone who is well-organized, a strong negotiator, a problem solver and has good decision-making skills.

Customer service representatives (CSR) interact with customers to provide information in response to their questions about products and services. They also handle and resolve customer complaints. In an agency setting, CSR/account managers may help clients obtain policy quotes from carriers, manage the renewal process, remarket policies for better price and coverage options, and answer questions about claims.

Candidates for this position should have good listening skills, are open to continuous learning and are problem-solvers.

Data scientists organize and analyze the massive amounts of data through statistical methods and algorithms to develop stories about what is happening within insurance companies. These insights are then used to drive business decisions.

Data scientists rely upon strong analytical, math and computer skills, and often gain their knowledge through a higher-education degree program.

Human resource professionals manage personnel-related documentation and explain company policies, benefits and procedures. They also perform activities related to talent acquisition, including screening, recruiting and interviewing candidates, and ultimately hiring employees.

The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized and has strong judgment and decision-making skills.

Insurance agents/producers sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive or other types of insurance. They seek out new clients by networking and explaining features of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans. Agents serve as risk advisers by helping clients identify the various risks to their personal and business interests and recommending insurance solutions to help mitigate these risks.

The ideal candidate is a people person who is intrinsically motivated, resilient, and likes to build and maintain relationships. A professional license is a requirement for this position.

Marketing managers lead teams that develop promotional strategies with the goal of maximizing profits or share of the market. In addition to formulating engaging campaigns, they analyze business developments, monitor market trends, and determine the demand for products and services offered.

This position is ideal for someone who has proven work experience leading teams, enjoys complex problem solving, has strong critical thinking skills and a flare for persuasion.

Software developers design, develop, and modify software systems and databases using scientific analysis and mathematical models. They work with the latest technologies and frameworks with the goal of optimizing operational efficiency.

For this career, programming skills and knowledge of specialized technologies are required.

Underwriters review individual applications for insurance to evaluate the degree of risk involved and determine the acceptance of applications. They write to field representatives, medical personnel and others to obtain information, quote rates or explain the underwriting policies.

Strong analytical skills are a must for this position.