INSURANCE CAREER

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Insurance has been defined as a system whereby individuals, companies and institutions pay into a common fund, out of which the losses of individuals, companies and institutions arising from various causes, are covered. Experts in insurance business are called insurers. Insurance is designed to protect the financial well being of an individual, company or other entity in the case of unexpected loss. Different kinds of insurance help protect one and one’s loved ones in different ways against the cost of accidents, illness, disability, and death.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Success in insurance career requires some skills which are:

      Good communication skill

      Negotiation skill

      Problem solving skill

      Good numerate abilities

      Self confidence and outgoing personality

TRAINING REQUIREMENT

The minimum academic training requirement for success in insurance career is a university degree preferably in insurance discipline. Membership of an insurance professional body is also important.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

An insurance graduate or anyone careering in insurance can work in any insurance company. Being an insurance broker is also a good option. Lecturing in tertiary institutions can also be explored.

MARKETING CAREER

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Marketing has been defined as the management process that is responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements. It involves the activities that direct the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. Professionals in the field of marketing are called marketers. Marketers find customers for a company’s products or services, satisfying the customers, and keep the customers.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Career in marketing requires the following skills:

      Good communication skills

      Creativity and analytical skills

      Ability to organize and plan

      Computer skills (digital marketing)

TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Careering in marketing might require having at least a diploma certificate in marketing and a professional certification in marketing from a professional marketing body such as Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There is virtually no company where marketers are not needed because they (companies) need to create market for their products and services. Marketers can work in banks, insurance companies, manufacturing industries, supermarkets, investment firms etc.