IFSRM

Modern economies could not exist without risk management, insurance, and financial services. Every individual and organization faces risk and the possibility of loss from most or all of the following: exposure to liability under the law, an interest in property which may be lost or destroyed, dying while others depend on you for their livelihood, expenses and lost income resulting from accident or sickness, outliving your financial resources, and loss of assets due to lack of financial planning. This specialization introduces you to ways to manage these complex risks and prepares you for one of the many rewarding career paths in insurance, financial services, and risk management.

Furthermore, it explains the important role that financial services and risk management institutions play in providing economic security for all of society.

Opportunities in the field range from highly technical jobs that demand skilled judgment to rich opportunities in marketing and sales. In addition to those with risk and insurance savvy, careers are available for accountants, engineers, attorneys, physicians and an enormous number of other professions. If you enjoy bringing creativity to your work and are interested in a career in a growing field, this specialization may be right for you. For more information please see: cba.ua.edu/insurance