Meet an Alumnus
Not long ago, many AppState RMI graduates were in your shoes, in search of a future career path and the knowledge, tools, network, and credentials to support them along the way. While our alumni posses a wide variety of skill sets, career trajectories, and personal backgrounds, they share something very important: remarkable success in the insurance industry and the business world.
Meet an Alumnus: Harrison Cameron
Harrison Cameron graduated from App State as a double major in Risk Management & Insurance, and Finance & Banking, with a minor in International Business. Since graduation, Harrison has worked with RPS (Risk Placement Services) and is currently a Production Underwriter.
Harrison was fortunate to meet with upperclassmen majoring in RMI during his freshman year, which exposed him to the variety of career paths available to students studying RMI. Harrison mentioned “Being able to work in an industry that helps repair people’s lives during some of the most devastating times seemed very rewarding. Not only does insurance help indemnify those in need, but it also allows for our world to operate and continue to grow – without insurance, we wouldn’t be able to take large risk that drive growth for our society.” Additionally, in his role focusing on transportation exposures, he enjoys working with agents to customize and deliver coverages that benefit the insured and help build relationships with the agent as it is a rewarding experience. Harrison likes the ability to build his work day, build very close relationships and help people find coverage that allows their businesses to thrive.
Harrison would advise students to get involved with Gamma Iota Sigma and the Brantley Center. Being involved allowed Harrison to travel the U.S and London to attend various networking events and conferences which helped him discover all that the risk and insurance industry has to offer. Additionally, due to his involvement, he was able to acquire many scholarships to help him cover the cost of his education. Finally, Harrison was able to build long-lasting relationships with his classmates due to the amount of time he spent with them in the classroom, doing community service, and hanging out in the Brantley Center. These relationships have continued into his adult life and his professional career.