Many of the new insurance jobs created over the next decade are expected to be in the medical sector of the industry. Both the large number of retirees and the increased emphasis on universal coverage will help to make health insurance jobs the fastest growing employment sector for brokers and other workers. The increasing diversification of services in the finance industry is also likely to create new life insurance jobs.

The educational requirements for insurance careers can vary a great deal from one position to another. A high school or associate’s degree is sufficient for many basic administrative positions; a bachelor’s degree and relevant license is standard for sales agents, adjusters, examiners, etc. For insurance legal jobs, specialized knowledge or trial experience may be required in addition to a degree.