Insurance and Risk Management

Program Overview

Fanshawe's Insurance and Risk Management program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in the insurance industry. Graduates can work as agents/brokers, claims adjusters, risk managers, underwriters, and more. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in commercial industries or government agencies.

Program Outline

Careers:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Insurance and Risk Management program can pursue a career as an agent/broker, claims adjuster, risk manager, underwriter, and more. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to begin in a variety of entry-level positions in a variety of commercial industries or the government. Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Insurance and Risk Management program:

• Loss Adjuster: Help those suffering from a loss receive entitled compensation and assistance to return to where they were before the loss occurred.
Investigate insurance claims due to losses such as fires and car accidents. Arrange interim solutions and make recommendations regarding payment of benefits.
• Insurance Broker / Agent: Help consumers choose the right insurance coverage to protect their cars, homes, businesses and belongings and manage all aspects of the insurance transaction.
• Risk Manager: Protect the assets of organizations and identify potential risk exposures that may cause accident or loss.
Recommend and implement preventative measures to minimize costs and damage should a loss occur.