The insurance industry employs 2.2 million people nationally, with 400,000 new jobs expected by 2028. Multiple analysts predict a shortage of insurance industry professionals in the near future.
New demands and recruiting challenges make some roles hard to fill, but educational efforts, outreach programs, high-school career pathways, apprenticeships, sponsorships and other strategies can and do make a difference.
In 2018, the Maryland Insurance Administration created an Education and Workforce Initiative, facilitating pathways to link talent of all levels with the insurance industry, which offers stable, well-paid careers. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. David Ring at
david.ring@maryland.gov.
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The Maryland Insurance Administration has partnered with many different entities who are actively facilitating pathways to insurance careers:
Colleges offering insurance degrees and certificates:
University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business (UBalt)
The university offers a B.S. in Business Administration with a Risk Management and Insurance Specialization.
https://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/undergraduate-programs/business-administration/risk-management-insurance/
Harford Community College (HCC)
The college offers a Insurance Help Desk Professional certification program, available online to students across the state.
Wor-Wic Community College
The college launched an Associate of Arts Degree in risk management and insurance in 2024.
Professional Organizations working with high school students:
National Association of Insurance Professionals (NAIP)
NAIP designed an online paid training program for Maryland’s high school juniors and seniors. The program introduces students to career and entrepreneurial opportunities in insurance, provides industry exposure, and prepares them for professional licensure and the workplace competencies necessary to begin a career in the insurance and financial services industry.
Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT)
MBRT works in close partnership with state and local education agencies, economic and workforce development officials, and business and community organizations as a key link to Maryland’s workforce pipeline – middle and high school students. Through Maryland Scholars, MBRT reaches over 20,000 students each year and has a powerful impact on student achievement and career choices.
http://www.mbrt.org
Urban Alliance (Baltimore)
The alliance connects students to equitable, inclusive careers through paid high school internships, mentorship, and professional development. They work with schools and employers to address systemic barriers to economic mobility for young adults of color and to bridge the gaps between education and workforce development for all young people. Their signature High School Internship Program provides skills training, mentoring, and paid internships to high school seniors that will keep them connected to school or the workforce.
https://www.urbanalliance.org
