OPT Insurance Jobs

Insurance roles in underwriting, claims, actuarial analysis, and risk management are strong fits for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with degrees in finance, mathematics, statistics, or business. Many insurers are familiar with OPT and STEM OPT extension timelines, giving you up to three years of work authorization to establish yourself in the industry.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,545+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type71% On-site
Median Salary$70K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsUSI Insurance Services

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Minisoft Technologies LLC
OIPA Consultant OR Oracle Insurance Policy Administration Functional Consultant
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Minisoft Technologies LLC
New 6h ago
OIPA Consultant OR Oracle Insurance Policy Administration Functional Consultant
Minisoft Technologies LLC
Remote
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
Project Management
Remote (US)
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Aon
Accountant, Captive Insurance
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Aon
New 7h ago
Accountant, Captive Insurance
Aon
Charleston, South Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$53,000/yr - $71,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Bunge
Process Executive - Insurance Risk
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Bunge
New 23h ago
Process Executive - Insurance Risk
Bunge
Indiana
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Tax
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SCAN Health Plan
Health Insurance Sales Representative
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SCAN Health Plan
Added 1d ago
Health Insurance Sales Representative
SCAN Health Plan
San Fernando, California
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
$70,304/yr - $75,000/yr
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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UTHealth Houston
Supervisor, Insurance Verification Authorization
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UTHealth Houston
Added 2d ago
Supervisor, Insurance Verification Authorization
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Legal
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Insurance

Target actuarial and analytics roles first

Actuarial science and data analytics positions within insurance companies have the strongest overlap with STEM-designated degrees, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension and giving employers more time to pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.

Clarify your OPT timeline upfront

Let hiring managers know your exact OPT start date and expiration. Insurers running structured analyst programs need to plan onboarding and licensing timelines, so early clarity prevents mismatched expectations and speeds up the offer process.

Highlight licensing exam progress

Insurance employers value candidates who have started or completed state licensing exams, such as the P&C or Life and Health license. It signals commitment to the industry and reduces onboarding costs, making you a stronger candidate despite OPT timeline concerns.

Focus on large carriers and brokerages

Large insurers and national brokerages have dedicated HR and immigration teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. Mid-size regional carriers may have less experience, making large employers a more reliable starting point for OPT students seeking sponsorship pathways.

Emphasize quantitative coursework in your application

Insurance employers in underwriting and risk roles prioritize analytical skills. Explicitly connecting your degree coursework in statistics, probability, or finance to the job description strengthens your application and supports the STEM OPT extension eligibility argument.

Ask about H-1B sponsorship history during interviews

Before investing time in a multi-stage interview process, confirm whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for roles at your level. OFLC public disclosure data shows historical filings, which reveals whether the employer has a genuine pathway beyond OPT.

Insurance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Can F-1 OPT students work in insurance without any special restrictions?

Yes, F-1 OPT students can work in insurance roles as long as the position is directly related to their field of study. A finance or mathematics graduate working in underwriting or actuarial analysis meets this requirement. Roles in general sales that lack a clear academic connection may not satisfy DSO reporting requirements, so confirm the connection before accepting an offer.

Do insurance jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Many insurance roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, particularly actuarial, data analytics, risk modeling, and quantitative underwriting positions tied to STEM-designated CIP codes in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Your degree's CIP code determines eligibility, not the job title alone. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.

Which insurance employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?

Large national carriers such as those in property and casualty, life, and health insurance, as well as major reinsurance firms and global brokerage houses, have the most consistent H-1B sponsorship histories. Actuarial and data science teams within these organizations file the most petitions. You can find OPT-friendly insurance employers actively hiring on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered for visa sponsorship openness.

Do I need a state insurance license to work in insurance on OPT?

It depends on the role. Underwriters, claims analysts, and actuarial analysts typically do not require a license to start. Roles involving selling or soliciting insurance products require a state-issued license, which OPT students can obtain since licensure is not tied to immigration status. Many employers sponsor the licensing exam cost and exam prep as part of onboarding.

What happens to my OPT if I switch insurance employers?

You can change employers on OPT, but your new role must still be directly related to your degree. Report the employer change to your DSO within the required reporting window, and update your record in SEVIS. There is no need to apply for a new EAD when switching employers, but the new job must remain within your authorized field of study.