The Career Cell organised an awareness session on the topic ‘Exploring Lucrative Career Opportunities in the Insurance Sector’ on 5th August 2023 from 11.15am to 12.30 pm in Room no F-103.
The primary objectives of this session were to:
- Introduce students to the insurance sector and its significance in the global economy.
- Highlight the diverse range of career opportunities within the insurance industry.
- Educate students about the skills and qualifications required for different roles in the insurance sector.
- Address misconceptions and myths about insurance careers.
The Resource Persons for the session were: Ms. Sneha Lawande and Mr. Sabino Dias, both of who are Agency Development Managers at Max Life Insurance Company. Ms. Sneha Lawande is an alumna of the College
At the outset, Ms. Pooja Shanbhag, Convenor of the Career Cell addressed the gathering and welcomed the Resource Persons. She highlighted the role and objectives of the Career Cell and explained the significance of attending such awareness sessions. Ms. Vaishnavi Verenkar, student of TY B.Com introduced the Resource Persons to the audience.
In the first segment Ms. Lawande focused on providing a comprehensive overview of the insurance sector, its functions, and its role in risk management. She discussed the importance of insurance in the life of an individual. The importance of understanding different insurance categories to meet specific needs was also emphasized.
The second segment of the session focused on highlighting a wide array of career paths available within the insurance industry. Students were introduced to roles such as risk analysts, sales agents, business development managers, insurance marketers, etc. Many real-life examples of successful professionals in these roles were shared. Mr. Dias also emphasized on the essential skills, qualifications and certifications that different insurance roles demand. Overall the session was very informative and interactive. Students got an opportunity to ask questions and seek career advice from the insurance professionals. Thus the session was successful in motivating students to consider insurance as a viable and promising career option after graduation. The session ended at 12.30 pm with a Vote of Thanks proposed by the convenor. 50 students attended the session.
