{"id":419,"date":"2015-12-17T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T17:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business\/?p=419"},"modified":"2024-08-09T15:44:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:44:41","slug":"network-with-local-insurance-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business-educational-information\/network-with-local-insurance-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Start networking with local insurance employers on Feb. 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/uploadedFiles\/insurance-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-425 size-full alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/insurance-flyer-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Insruance Networking Event\" width=\"315\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/insurance-flyer-icon.jpg 315w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business-educational-information\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/insurance-flyer-icon-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a>Networking is key and the demand for insurance agents, underwriters, and claim representatives is on the rise. The job outlook for insurance agents is projected to grow 10 percent through 2022.*<\/p>\n<p>Recently, <a href=\"http:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/best-jobs\/rankings\/best-business-jobs\">U.S. News and World Report ranked Insurance Agent as #7<\/a> in a list of 2015 Top Business Jobs with a median salary of $48,210 in 2013. Completion of SPC\u2019s Insurance Services A.S. degree includes receipt of your 440 license through the State of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/insuranceas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPC&#8217;s Insurance Services A.S. track<\/a> and explore a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business-educational-information\/thinking-about-becoming-a-project-manager\/\">career<\/a> in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Claims Adjuster<\/li>\n<li>Customer Service Representative<\/li>\n<li>Claims Service Representative<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Sales Agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Networking event details<\/h2>\n<p>On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College will host a Risk Management and Insurance Career Networking Event at the SPC EpiCenter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/13805+58th+St+N\/@27.8972865,-82.712114,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88c2e56ab95804a7:0xbe5a07b2348bd046?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13805 58th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33760<\/a>. During this event you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about career opportunities in the dynamic and growing risk management and insurance industry<\/li>\n<li>$700 scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Network with local insurance employers<\/li>\n<li>Learn about employment advancement opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Ask employers questions in an informal setting<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about what degrees you can earn at SPC to make you more marketable in this field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event is sponsored by SPC and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/\/uploadedFiles\/insurance-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View printable event flyer.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Reserve your spot for this event<\/h3>\n<p>Seating is limited. Please <a href=\"http:\/\/web.spcollege.edu\/survey\/20280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R.S.V.P. online today<\/a> or call 727-302-6487.<\/p>\n<p><em>* Source: <a title=\"Bureau of Labor Statistics\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/sales\/insurance-sales-agents.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Networking is key and the demand for insurance agents, underwriters, and claim representatives is on the rise. The job outlook for insurance agents is projected to grow 10 percent through 2022.* Recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked Insurance Agent as #7 in a list of 2015 Top Business Jobs with a median salary of &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/business-educational-information\/network-with-local-insurance-employers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Start networking with local insurance employers on Feb. 9<\/span> <span 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