We need to get the message out that:

There are a variety of jobs, and lots of room to grow. There aren't too many industries that offer the pathways insurance does, such as sales, IT, actuarial, underwriting or claims to name a few. From running your own business to forging a path with a large carrier, there is no shortage of opportunity, no limit on advancement and no boundaries on location.
Insurance will be there over the long haul. As long as people go to work, drive automobiles and own homes, there will be a need for Workers' Compensation, Liability, Homeowners and Auto insurance. For a generation that grew up in the shadow of recession and is starting out with record levels of student loan debt, this is a big selling point.
The insurance industry provides over 2.3 million steady jobs today. That's over 80 times the number provided by the top 10 social networks combined, according to InsureMyPath.org, a collaborative insurance industry effort dedicated to educating students and young professionals about industry opportunities. Tech may be "cool," but the insurance industry is sustainable. It will be there for them over the long haul.
The insurance industry serves others in a big way. The truth is there are very few industries that touch the lives of people like insurance does.
In the face of tragedy, insurance is what gives people the chance to rebuild their lives. How many would have the means to rebuild their homes or replace their possessions after a loss? How many businesses could operate, conduct life-saving research or innovate with technology without the safety net of insurance? It allows entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, artists, medical professionals and millions of others to follow their dreams and passions with confidence and peace of mind.

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