The 5 Best Jobs in Insurance Tech
May 1, 2015 10:30 AM
The research reveals that many of the technology- and mathematics-based jobs that are so hot in the insurance industry are among the most lucrative, promising positions in business. Read on to see which ones make the cut. Photos: Fotolia
Computer systems analyst
The proliferation of cloud-based technology means more organizations and businesses must hire computer systems analysts in the coming years. Analysts can expect to make a median income of $81,150 annually. This was the No. 10-ranked job by CareerCast.
Software engineer
More insurance integration with smart technology means that software engineers will be integral to maintaining network performance and developing new programs. As a result, wages are very competitive for these highly trained workers, averaging around $93,110. CareerCast ranked it No. 8.
Data scientist
Big data is the watchword in insurance, and analyzing and making use of all this information requires uniquely skilled data scientists that capable of breaking down raw numbers into easily digested information. Average incomes for data scientists, the sixth-highest-ranked job on the list, are around $124,149 annually.[How insurers build a data science talent pipeline]
Statistician
More data is also driving more statistical analysis -- so statisticians will have few hindrances in landing a job, regardless of which sector they choose. Average incomes for the fourth-best-rated job by CareerCast come in at around $79,191.
Actuary
The old-school insurance practice is actually the highest-rated job for 2015 by CareerCast. Job satisfaction is one of the leading contributing factors to the high rank -- as is its career's positive hiring outlook and high pay, averaging $94,209 annually. The anticipated demand for actuaries is due in part to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, CareerCast notes.