Baker Chair of Insurance
Insurance and Risk Management Program
William G. and Retha Stone Baker
The Baker Chair of Insurance, the first endowed academic Chair at Missouri State, was activated with the appointment of the first chairholder, John E. Patton in 1997. Mr. Patton is an associate professor of the Insurance and Risk Management program. The mission of the Baker Chair of Insurance is as follows:
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Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management
Minor in Insurance and Risk Management
The only one of its kind in the state of Missouri, this program is designed to provide specialization to those interested in the insurance industry or the risk management field. The student also obtains a broad-based finance education in the process. If desired, the student may further specialize in the property and liability or life and health fields. There are a limited number of insurance internship opportunities available. Upon graduation, entry level positions include actuary, adjuster, agent/ broker, claims examiner, employee benefit specialist, risk management associate, and underwriter. While great opportunities exist in sales, more than one-half of all jobs are in non-sales positions.
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To obtain a printed copy of the Insurance and Risk Management Program Brochure, please send a request through e-mail, or call (417) 836-5492.