Insurance Department Examiner

Works for a state insurance department checking that insurers can pay claims and treat customers fairly.

A day in the life

You review an insurer's finances, investigate a pattern of denied claims and recommend a fine.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$80k
High
$120k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting or finance.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Accounting, Finance, Risk Management & Insurance.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). Tracks financial examiners.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI analyzes insurer filings faster; examining companies on site and deciding on action stays with state examiners.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Accounting class, AP Statistics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2061.

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