Replenishing the talent pool: an expected brain drain in risk management and interest in the field outside of financial services have forced carriers and schools to beef up the talent pipeline.(IN-DEPTH)(Company overview)

From: Risk & Insurance | Date: May 1, 2008| Author: Vowinkel, Patricia | Copyright information

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Summary

* The job market for insurance and risk management graduates is wide open.

* Carriers are more aggressive at recruiting candidates because of the expected talent drain due to the retirement of baby boomers.

* Students coming out of schools with specific risk management programs are usually more aware of the role the industry plays and can therefore command slightly higher starting salaries.

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