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Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Selling Risk and Insurance as a Major

2018-11-30 | Brenda Powell Wells

Selling Risk and Insurance as a Major—Overcome the negative impression of insurance to students with tips from Dr. Brenda Wells.

Career Advice

An Effective Mentor: A Powerful Career Development Tool

2018-11-12 | Brenda Powell Wells

Part of our career advice series, this article explains how having a mentor can be one of the biggest keys to your success.

Insurance Careers

Embrace Continuous Learning and Get Certified

2018-06-29 | Brenda Powell Wells

Embrace continuous learning, follow a continuing education plan, and obtain an insurance designation to ensure career success.

Insurance Careers

Use Social Media Wisely

2018-06-29 | Brenda Powell Wells

Part of our career advice series, this article explains social media mistakes to avoid and suggests ways to use it to enhance your career prospects.

Current Trends and Issues

Noneconomic Costs of Flood Insurance in a Regulatory Minefield

2018-06-01 | Tim Ryles

Tim Ryles looks at the history and controversy surrounding federal programs and the noneconomic costs of flood insurance.

Current Trends and Issues

Fair Claims versus the Property Insurance Mortgage Clause

2018-05-04 | Tim Ryles

Tim Ryles examines the property insurance mortgage clause and the problems it presents to the mortgagee.

Insurance Careers

Be Proud You Are a Risk Professional

2018-05-04 | Brenda Powell Wells

The important role insurance plays in protecting people and property is why risk professionals should be proud of their work.

Insurance Careers

Beware of Biased or Outdated Information

2018-04-13 | Brenda Powell Wells

This article discusses the importance of accurate and current insurance knowledge and the need to check out sources before relying on them.

Insurance Careers

Build a Powerful Professional Network

2018-03-09 | Jack P Gibson

This article provides practical advice for building a network of risk professionals that can help you achieve career success.

Current Trends and Issues

The History of Ethical Principles and Insurance

2018-02-09 | Tim Ryles

Dr. Tim Ryles takes a look backward to explain where we are now regarding ethics and insurance.