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My company offers tuition assistance and I am thinking of going back to get a second bachelors degree. I am currently working a customer service role at a brokerage. I basically assist clients with making claims, changing their policies and helping them reinstate lapsed policies. Would my experience in insurance and a degree in economics or finance help me to go farther in the industry?

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So I think it depends, but all I can offer is the advice I received. I have a bachelors in Risk and Insurance and 10+ years in the industry. I asked my CEO and a broker friend if they thought my going back to school for my masters made sense career wise. They both said that at this stage, it's more about experience and less the degree. So my thoughts for you would be that if you have more than 8 years of experience, maybe focus on designations or other non-college trainings/studies. If you have less than 8 or are trying to leave the industry, maybe look at the bachelor programs.

Sorry if this wasn't too much help. Just wanted to give you the advice I've been given!

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Thank you! You have definitely given me some information to consider. I am still weighing my options, as this is a decision I dont want to make overnight. I appreciate you taking the time to give me advice, thanks again!

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