IA Magazine has highlighted insights from Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, in its recent feature on the insurance industry’s growing talent shortage.
The article, “How the Insurance Industry Is Tackling the Talent Crisis,” examines what the writer calls the sector’s projected 400,000‑worker deficit.
“Once students connect the dots and begin to see how important it is to have a functional insurance market for the overall health of people and society, they start to gain clarity into how agents, brokers and carriers are doing good, important, meaningful work that protects people through their darkest moments,” Marlett said.
Read the full article at IA Magazine.
Dr. David Marlett
Dr. David Marlett holds the Independent Insurance Agents of NC Insurance Professorship at Appalachian State University and is managing director of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center. He joined App State's faculty in 2003, serving in various leadership roles for the university and its Walker College of Business. His research interests include the impact of climate change on insurance markets. Learn more about David Marlett.
About the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
The Brantley Risk and Insurance Center in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business enhances the academic experience by providing space and staff to assist risk management and insurance majors with networking, job placement preparation and contact with faculty members outside the classroom. It provides students opportunities to participate in professional designation and licensing programs, and invites industry leaders to participate in classes and speak to student organizations. It also fosters research and faculty development, assists the insurance industry in designing and delivering continuing education programs, and helps educate the public about the insurance industry. Appalachian is designated a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society. Learn more at https://insurance.appstate.edu.
App State's Brantley Risk & Insurance Center helps coordinate career fairs on App State's campus
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