The insurance industry is a fairly wide field that encompasses different kinds of work. Life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, and emergency insurance all look different, but there are many similar jobs within these branches. One example is an actuary, who assesses risk and helps an insurance company determine how much to charge for different types of coverage. An adjuster works with a customer filing a claim and helps determine what coverage the insurance company can provide. A sales agent works with customers looking to buy insurance. An underwriter assesses a person’s case and determines if they are a good candidate for insurance.