I ran into an old neighbor at the hardware store last weekend and he told me that his son—about to begin his second year at Purdue University—has given up his plans to be an engineer and instead will focus on a double major in math and computer science.

I don't know if he will end up in the insurance industry—although that math major certainly won't hurt—but the next time I see my neighbor I'll be sure to mention that his son should consider a job in the insurance IT field once he graduates.

I've spoken to several CIOs lately about their concerns for the future and more than one has expressed their trepidation about the same issue: Recent college grads are needed in insurance IT as the industry faces up to the fact retirement is approaching for many of its key IT people.

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