Job Advice - 2010 Accounting graduate

Hi -

I'm a May 2010 Accounting graduate currently temping at Hertz headquarters doing pricing analysis. I took this position because I am interested in finance and the exposure of a fortune 500 company. I was offered a position doing accounting for an insurance company (1.9b market cap). I am currently studying for the CFA which my current position allows me more time to devote toward.

Which of these two positions would you suggest I do if I am interested in finance? Would accounting for an insurance company be viewed favorably or would it just pidgeon hole me further?

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