Start Your Future in Insurance

Completing an insurance program will put you on the fast track to a meaningful career. There is so much opportunity within the insurance industy, with companies of all sizes hiring for a wide variety of roles. Getting a major or minor in insurance gives you the skills and experience needed to start a great job with great pay right after graduation.

Why Insurance?

Earn more

50% higher salaries than the Ohio private sector average.

Strong demand

Hundreds of Ohio insurance employers are hiring new talent just like you.

Variety of roles

From data analytics to marketing and tech, there’s a career that fits your interests.

Room to grow

Build experience, learn new skills, and move up fast.

Make a difference

Be part of an industry that helps people when they need it most.

I am definitely looking forward to working in insurance: It's an extremely stable industry with a wide variety of career paths. I plan on becoming an actuary, where I will be able to calculate insurance rates by using statistics and risk analysis.

— Cole, College Intern

Program Benefits

Students enrolled in University of Cincinnati’s Insurance and Risk Management program get some serious perks.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN WITH CO-OPS

Universal Co-operative Education provides real-world work experiences with leading businesses. Students can test out their major and get paid doing it.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

With over 100 students enrolled in the Insurance and Risk Management program, networking opportunities, and an alumni mentoring club, you’ll be in good company.

100% JOB PLACEMENT RATE

Strong relationships with local insurance companies means our students get prime access to internships and recruitment after graduation.

This information is provided for general reference purposes. Program details, requirements, and offerings may change. For official and up-to-date information, please refer to the program’s official website or contact the school.

Ready to Enroll?

Talk to your adviser about starting an insurance major or minor at University of Cincinnati or contact Ann Hofmann at hofmanae@ucmail.uc.edu for more information.