The right education is key to a solid career foundation for students looking to pursue a career in the risk management and insurance (RMI) field and universities with strong RMI programs make great starting points for companies seeking to recruit next-gen talent. In addition to offering a range of subjects to pursue, insurance careers also offer a stable income as the average salary for risk professionals has increased more than 12% since 2019, according to a survey by RIMS. The survey also found U.S. executives with the title and responsibilities most closely aligning with "Director of Insurance" and "Risk Management" saw nearly a $19,000 salary increase over the two-year period, which is the largest increase among those surveyed. "With business leaders leaning heavily on their risk management teams to address volatility, disruption and uncertainty, the importance of investing in this critical business function has never been more apparent," RIMS CEO Mary Roth said in a press release. "Beyond managing adversity, risk professionals are bringing solutions to strategic conversations that empower resilience and drive innovation. These compensation increases reflect the undeniable value risk professionals contribute to their organizations' success." The above slideshow reveals the schools that received the most votes in Best's Review's survey. More than 300 industry professionals participated in this year's poll, with more than 80% of respondents being either entirely or partially responsible for hiring employees. A total of 48 schools received at least one vote. Related: |

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