U.S. News recently released its annual rankings of the best colleges and university programs for 2018. A breakdown of the top ranking colleges by education programs — including insurance — is Included in the publication's lists. U.S. News provides nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings to help students narrow their college search.

Recruiting next-gen talent

As the insurance industry continues to face recruitment challenges, information about the top college insurance programs could help P&C agencies and companies target their recruitment search to find top talent. For aspiring insurance professionals and students interested in underwriting or risk management programs, these lists provide important insight on programs to consider as they make critical decisions in their college search. The slideshow spotlights U.S. News' top rankings of the best insurance programs. Related: In their own words: What the next-gen of P&C professionals really want (Video)