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Each state within the United States has distinct characteristics that make it unique, from signature dishes to landmarks and roadside attractions.

The available jobs and career opportunities represent another factor that makes each state distinct. In some states — nine of them to be exact — the insurance industry is the leading employer.

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Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].