Brock Consultancy | Samford University

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Risk Management & Insurance

Our RM&I concentration prepares students to fill high demand careers in the industry.

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The risk management and insurance concentration prepares students to meet the growing demand for professionals who understand how to analyze, evaluate and respond to a wide range of emerging risks. Students learn to develop solutions for challenges such as cyber threats, natural disasters, supply chain disruption and more, preparing them for meaningful work in a high growth, high impact industry.

Is This Concentration for Me?

Do you want to help organizations navigate uncertainty and protect their people, assets and operations? Samford’s risk management and insurance concentration equips students to address a wide array of domestic and global risks while developing analytical, communication and decision making skills.

This concentration is a great fit for students who:

Enjoy problem solving and analytical thinking
Want hands‑on experience in a high‑demand industry
Prefer learning through real‑world case studies and applied projects
Seek a values‑driven approach to business in a Christian environment
Are curious about how risks affect companies, communities and economies

What Will I Learn?

Students develop a foundational understanding of both domestic and international insurance markets while learning how to assess and respond to complex risks. Coursework emphasizes global markets like Lloyd’s of London, as well as key areas like data analytics, financial technologies and risk strategy.

Students Will

Understand and evaluate risks across industries
Analyze corporate risk exposures
Navigate insurance markets, including reinsurance and global carriers
Apply data analytics tools to measure and interpret risk
Communicate recommendations to support sound business decisions

What Makes Us Different?

Samford’s RMI program combines rigorous academics with experiential learning, mentorship and industry engagement. Students gain practical skills through hands on labs, competitions and opportunities to interact with professionals across the world.

Distinctive Features

Alfa Risk Management and Insurance Lab: A state‑of‑the‑art learning space where students use industry analytics software and work on real‑world projects with insurance partners
London Study Abroad: An opportunity to explore one of the world’s most significant insurance markets.
National Case Competitions: Including participation in the Intercollegiate Insurance Sales Case Study Competition.
RMI Advisory Board: Access to experts from top carriers, brokers and corporate risk departments.

Program Highlights

Hands‑on learning in the Alfa Risk Management and Insurance Lab
Mix of analytics, sales, finance and insurance‑specific electives
Access to leading companies in brokerage, underwriting, risk management and more
Opportunities to study abroad and compete nationally
High‑demand career field
Coursework covering cyber, pandemic, catastrophe and geopolitical risks

Career Preparation

The risk management and insurance industry offers diverse career paths across carriers, brokerages, corporate risk teams and analytics functions. Students graduate prepared to step into meaningful roles that require both technical skill and human understanding. Through lab work, networking events, advisory board interactions and optional internships, students build the experience employers seek.