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A student interviewed for an entry-level position with a national insurance company and was asked what he has learned about the industry in his classes. He rattled off some hands-on experiences: a project as an undergrad in which he and his team worked with a regional carrier to consolidate SaaS contract language, a cyber risk assessment provided to a local non-profit, and an insurance coverage review for another local organization. He was hired as he provided actionable experience that will be relevant to his new employer.

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