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Millennials, swipe right for insurance careers
Tony Cañas | February 12, 2019
Attracting new workers to the insurance industry means adapting the process and benefits to their current needs.
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Insurance industry recruiting new talent as tens of thousands near retirement
Jayleen R. Heft | February 11, 2019
Insurance Information Institute creates a video and will host a webinar Feb. 20 to promote insurance as an ideal career.
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Tackling the top talent issues facing the insurance industry [podcast]
Danielle Ling | February 07, 2019
Troy Korsgaden sits down with PC360 to discuss hiring obstacles and recruitment strategies.
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Help wanted: Hiring the next generation
Patricia L. Harman | August 23, 2018
Carriers should understand what new claims pros value in a job.
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Forbes: 13 best P&C employers for diversity in 2019
Denny Jacob | February 01, 2019
Many companies have embraced diversity — so much so, in fact, that they continue to be recognized for it.
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In their own words: What the next-gen of P&C professionals really want (Video)
Danielle Ling | November 08, 2018
In the face of a looming talent gap, attracting next-gen talent is a top priority for many insurers.
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How the insurance industry can attract and retain new talent
Marlene Satter | May 22, 2018
Retiring baby boomers have left a gap in the insurance industry, and firms are struggling to attract suitable talent to fill it.
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So your insurance agency wants to recruit millennials?
Kristin Nease | January 24, 2019
Here are three crucial hiring questions future-minded insurance agencies must ask themselves.
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How the gig economy can shore up the insurance talent crisis
Tony Cañas | January 03, 2019
Sudden influxes of work, systems transformations, catastrophes, retirements and unexpected turnover often leave insurers shorthanded.
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New resource helps insurance agencies find talented staff
Patricia L. Harman | December 28, 2018
The Big I partners with IdealTraits to help recruit, assess and train new hires.
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How to engage millennials in the insurance industry
Carly Burnham and Tony Canas | December 04, 2018
To attract and retain young insurance professionals, be honest about job demands and give them a path to success.
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Talent gap in insurance: How to adapt to senior staff retiring
Michael Brown, CPCU | November 28, 2018
It's not enough to make opportunities available to the younger generation — we must invest our time and attention.
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3 trends and 4 survival tips for managing your millennial insurance pros
Dan Cook | November 20, 2018
Shifting motivations, professional goals and gaps are keeping managers on the alert. Here's how to cope.
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Millennials in the insurance industry are staying put
Emily Payne | November 05, 2018
More than three quarters of millennials have been in the industry for more than 3 years — and they plan to stick around.
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How to avoid regrettable employee losses and turnover
Liana Roberts | November 01, 2018
Tips to help insurance employers adjust to a new generation’s mindset and avoid regrettable turnover.
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Talking about race in the insurance industry
Margaret Redd and Alexander Amonett | October 01, 2018
We need to debias insurance processes. It's time to address unconscious biases that lean toward racial profiling.
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WSIA's internship program: Closing the talent gap
Denny Jacob | September 25, 2018
This summer, 17 interns participated in WSIA’s nine-week-long Internship Program.
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Calling all aspiring insurance professionals: Meet Gamma Iota Sigma
Danielle Ling | September 19, 2018
The annual international conference takes place October 3-6 in Chicago.
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Is clunky tech driving away millennial employees?
Brian Berns | September 14, 2018
It’s no secret that there is a significant talent gap in insurance.
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Actuarial science ranked the most valuable college major
Riley Griffin | September 10, 2018
Actuarial science majors earn an average annual salary of $108,658 and have a better-than-average unemployment rate.
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4 ways to improve employee retention at your insurance agency
Michael Haddon | August 28, 2018
Today’s professionals want opportunity and upward mobility. That puts pressure on companies to be proactive about employee retention.
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6 hiring lessons insurance agents can use right now
Thomas Varney | August 27, 2018
How does the insurance industry make risk consulting a ‘sexy’ career choice?
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Actuarial education 2.0: Training for a brave new world
Society of Actuaries | November 03, 2016
Curriculum improvements deliver more analytics-savvy, solution-oriented actuaries.
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Help wanted: 5 things to look for in an independent appraiser
Ken Loose | November 17, 2015
How to successfully supplement your working staff during vacation times.
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How to speed up the training of new insurance advisors
Liana Roberts | August 07, 2018
Hastening the education of new advisor hires will help firm owners achieve their goals faster. Here’s how.
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3 ways to improve employee retention at your insurance agency
Michael Haddon | July 13, 2018
In today's environment, companies need to adopt a much more proactive approach when it comes to employee retention.
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6 insurance companies ranked best workplace for millennials in 2018
Denny Jacob | July 30, 2018
Companies needed to employ at least 50 millennials to be considered.
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Creating a game plan for new adjusters
Chris Casaleggio | August 24, 2018
Training new talent takes time and planning to give them a strong foundation.
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4 keys to building a virtual insurance sales team
Joe Orr | October 23, 2018
An executive at a virtual sales organization describes how it works.
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Where to find risk consulting candidates of the future
Thomas Varney | July 10, 2018
Here are suggestions as to where an insurance carrier can find the talent required for today’s evolving insurance industry landscape.
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How to recruit millennials to the P&C insurance industry
Barry Seigerman | May 10, 2018
‘Come spend the day with us’ needs to be the insurance industry’s new motto.
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4 ways to create a symbiotic relationship between insurance vets and new talent
Dax Craig | July 24, 2015
By paying attention to the needs of the millennial worker and employing some of these strategies, your company can begin to create a symbiotic relationship between insurance veterans and new talent.
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8 ways to attract millennials to insurance
Lynette Gil | September 01, 2015
Attracting young professionals to a career in insurance is not as hard as it may sound.
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Is insurance consulting right for you?
Barry Seigerman | July 30, 2018
Here’s a look at the consultant’s roles and responsibilities, as well as how to become one.
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The independent insurance agent as an entrepreneur
Barry Seigerman | April 18, 2018
How successful your agency becomes is only half about your ability to sell insurance.
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Career longevity advice from a 'risk manager for life'
C. Nahua Maunakea | April 16, 2018
Hope springs eternal from this 35-year risk management veteran.
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Insurance careers: What do insurance professionals really do?
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | February 26, 2018
When you’re recruiting for insurance industry jobs, you can use this overview to explain what insurance professionals really do.
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Does working in insurance pay?
Patricia L. Harman | December 21, 2017
The new Claims magazine salary survey highlights concerns and challenges in the industry.
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4 best practices to make insurance appealing as a career
Matt Masiello | November 29, 2017
What can independent agents do to increase the appeal of insurance as a career?
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Tips for identifying and hiring top insurance professionals
Susan Daniels | August 28, 2017
How do you find a top producer for your team?
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The risks and rewards of choosing insurance claims as a career
Frank Medina | December 01, 2017
Working in claims can be a rewarding field for the right person.
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Daily responsibilities of an auto claims adjuster
Frank Medina | May 18, 2017
Auto claims adjusters rarely have 'just another day at the office.'
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The flexible insurance industry workplace
Sharon Emek | February 21, 2018
Older employees may be ready to cut back on hours but not retire completely. With a little flexibility, they can help employers fill the talent gap.
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6 ways to tackle the insurance industry talent gap
Danielle Ling | February 16, 2018
February is Insurance Careers Month, and Insurance Careers Trifecta is focusing on appealing to the millennial workforce. Here are some of their strategies.
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How insurance agents can be effective mentors
Sharon Emek | February 01, 2018
What do insurance agents need to know about effectively mentoring millennials and others?
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3 ways to hire, work with millennials in 2018
Angie Herbers | January 10, 2018
To make growth plans work, advisors need to create jobs and work environments that attract younger generations.
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Achieve your career goals with these 3 career hacks
Ann Myhr, MS, CPCU, ARM | December 14, 2017
Achieve your career goals today with The Institutes' designations, certifications and online courses.
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Millennials want job stability, Gen Z wants passion
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 04, 2017
What insurance agency owners and hiring managers need to know about millennial and generation Z employees.
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Insurance agents are retiring. Can millennials fill the void?
Danielle Ling | October 11, 2017
New data analyzes millennial workers' optimistic view of the insurance industry, and the role they will play in its future.
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The changing face of insurance leadership
Patricia L. Harman | July 31, 2017
Look for more women to reach the insurance C-suite.
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Talent search: Recruiting innovative insurance professionals
Oyauma Garrison | July 11, 2017
Insurers can create a culture that fosters creativity.
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7 ways to improve insurance industry IT recruitment
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | April 10, 2017
Talent acquisition looms large among the tech and innovation challenges that face insurers.
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Attract talent to your insurance agency with core values
Peter Van Aartrijk | January 03, 2018
Every insurance agency is looking for quality employees. Here are some tips on using your core values to help you find them.
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11 P&C insurers on Forbes' 500 best large employers list for 2017
Denny Jacob | July 07, 2017
Is it time for a career change? Keep these property & casualty insurers on your radar.
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9 P&C insurers on Forbes' 300 best midsize employers list for 2017
Denny Jacob | July 27, 2017
These 9 property & casualty insurance companies with between 1,000 and 5,000 workers were rated tops by their employees.
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8 P&C firms named to Fortune's 2018 'Most Admired' list
Denny Jacob | February 05, 2018
Of those eight, one property & casualty firm was ranked fourth just behind Apple, Amazon and Alphabet.
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Tips from 7 top insurance agents on recruiting new talent
Rosalie L. Donlon | June 01, 2017
What are the best insurance agents doing to effectively recruit and retain talented people?
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What it takes to attract and keep insurance & financial services employees
Michael S. Fischer | May 18, 2017
Beyond wages and benefits, workers want flexibility and career development.
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'Risk management director' named as one of the best jobs in America
Denny Jacob | May 25, 2017
When you consider if you have a 'good job,' what comes to mind?
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3 ways to successfully leverage your young insurance advisors
Jylanne Dunne | April 21, 2017
Hiring and retaining young talent that fit the culture and needs of your firm can be crucial for long-term success.
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Thinking millennial: How to woo the largest generation
Olivia Mellan, Sherry Christie | March 02, 2017
Millennials are the largest generation in American history. How will you gain their business?
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5 reasons to be an actuary as a career
Rick Gorvett | February 28, 2017
Most people think of actuaries as boring mathematicians, holed up in their offices, with calculators and computers. But an actuarial career in the casualty insurance industry is so much more!
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Overall insurance labor demand looks strong, according to jobs board survey
Allison Bell | April 20, 2017
In spite of all of the upheaval and angst in some parts of the insurance industry, the industry as a whole has 'a lot of jobs.'
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10 reasons why an insurance career is great for millennials
Liz Aguinaga | February 03, 2017
Become one of tomorrow's leaders in one of today's most exciting industries.
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Solving the aging workforce dilemma
Sharon Emek | February 02, 2017
Insurance companies benefit in these five ways when they keep aging workers employed, especially in a less conventional way.
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4 ways the insurance industry can win the war for talent
Ruth M. Sencio | January 04, 2017
All companies must learn to evolve talent management to help young professionals thrive in the modern insurance workplace.
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12 ways to engage millennials in insurance careers
Kristen Beckman | November 21, 2016
Roughly 60,000 new hires will be needed annually to fill the approaching talent gap left by the mass exit of retiring advisors.
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Training the next generation of construction and insurance professionals
Gary Kaplan | November 07, 2016
Millennials have surpassed generation X in the U.S. workforce. Heres some tips for the construction and insurance industries to bring the next generation of workers up to speed.
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Insurance industry education is more than just letters after your name
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, Rosalie L. Donlon | December 06, 2016
Continued education isn't just nice to have. For many insurance professionals it's a requirement for their jobs or licenses. Here are some national organizations to help you get those designations.
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Using tech to win talent
Daniel J. Kaufman | November 01, 2016
The desire and need to implement and adapt to technological changes in our industry has never been more essential.
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Leadership and mentoring: Leading by serving
Frank Ramos | May 15, 2018
Leadership is not a title. Nor is it a right. It's not an excuse to boss others around.
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6 tips to better manage millennials in the workplace
Oliver Cooke | January 12, 2018
Learn ways you can better manage millennial employees who are members of your insurance business staff.
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Keys to finding & keeping the right employees
Carla Lynch | October 31, 2016
Insurance agencies and companies with engaged employees outperform the competition in productivity, customer loyalty and profitability.
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Actuaries do far more than play by the numbers
Donna Nadeau | October 07, 2016
Constant learning is a given for ongoing career success.
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Who says insurance is boring? Not millennials
Melissa Hillebrand | September 20, 2016
Contrary to popular belief, the younger generation thinks insurance jobs are fulfilling and offer long-term careers.
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4 keys to retaining a multigenerational workforce
Deanna Bretado | August 01, 2016
Each generation has different needs and motivations
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The secret weapon for career success: lifelong learning
Martin J. Frappolli, CPCU | June 23, 2016
No matter where you are in your career, continuing education is the key to unlock your career potential.
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7 biggest areas for insurance industry job growth
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | June 13, 2016
The industry has been growing overall, says Steve Weisbart of the Insurance Information Institute. But, certain sectors are struggling to create jobs.
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How Golden Bear Insurance Co. is bridging the talent gap
Stacey Jackson, Esq. | May 04, 2016
This insurer is using internships and externships to attract and retain new employees.
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Back to school: Solving the talent gap
Shawn Moynihan | April 15, 2016
With little exception, most major universities do not offer insurance programs as a primary area of study.
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Graduates of disabled veterans program land jobs in insurance industry
Trudy Knockless | March 22, 2016
DVIC awarded the three newly hired disabled veterans Certified Insurance Service Representative designations on Feb. 4.
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7 P&C insurers on list of military-friendly employers for 2016
Jayleen R. Heft | November 11, 2016
Many property and casualty insurance companies have found a way to honor U.S. veterans throughout the year by becoming military-friendly employers.
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Top 20 companies for women in the finance and insurance industries
Lynette Gil | March 22, 2016
These companies are taking care of their female workforce by retaining, training and encouraging them.
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15 women in insurance you need to know
Rosalie L. Donlon, Melissa Hillebrand, Emily Holbrook, Caroline Marwitz, Carley Meiners, Nichole Morford | March 25, 2016
From every corner of the insurance industry, women are stepping up to lead.
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What do those letters mean? A look at insurance professional designations
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | February 19, 2016
CPCU? CLCS? CIC? Here's a guide to what you find behind an insurance pro's name.
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Meet the 16 women who run state insurance departments
Rosalie L. Donlon | March 08, 2016
In honor of Women's History Month, we take a look at the nation's 16 female state insurance commissioners.
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Meet the 14 women who run state insurance departments
Denny Jacob | March 01, 2017
To kick off Women's History Month 2017, we take a look at the nation's 14 female state insurance commissioners.
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DVIC graduates three from disabled veterans program
Trudy Knockless | February 18, 2016
Three American heroes earn Certified Insurance Service Representative designations.
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Why mentoring is critical
Demmie Hicks | February 10, 2016
Mentoring young professionals in the insurance industry should help you as much as it helps them.
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Travelers partners with InVEST to host 15th annual job shadow event
Rosalie L. Donlon | February 15, 2016
More than 150 students and educators from five Connecticut and Massachusetts high schools were able to get an inside look at Travelers.
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DVIC helps disabled veterans find careers in insurance
Phil Tuccy | February 03, 2016
When youre recruiting for your agency, consider hiring a real American hero.
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5 ways you can help recruit the next generation of insurance professionals
Ed Largent, Chris Paterakis | February 01, 2016
The insurance industry has a staggering number of job openings, and more than a third of those working at agencies and carriers are near or at retirement age.
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Zurich brings its apprenticeship program to the U.S.
Melissa Hillebrand | February 05, 2016
The arrangement with Harper College in Illinois is being called the first of its kind in the U.S. insurance industry, and looks to be a model for other sectors.
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5 ways to give millennials a cause (and a company) to believe in
Mehran Assadi | May 24, 2016
Over 50% of millennials make an effort to buy products from companies that support causes they care about.
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Insurance Technologies Corp. offering $1,000 scholarship
Trudy Knockless | August 18, 2016
Company is looking for college student candidates with an interest in insurance technology.
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What insurance employers can gain from hiring military spouses
Alan Goforth | November 25, 2015
Military spouses may be one of the most overlooked and underused pools of job talent in the market.
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Insurance is a great career. How can we let college students and graduates know that?
Daniel J. Kaufman | November 13, 2015
Negative perceptions place us at a disadvantage. Today's top university graduates view insurance as a boring sales job.
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Here are the top 10 schools for insurance and risk management
Melissa Hillebrand | January 21, 2016
Many of the next generation of insurance professionals can be found at these top 10 insurance and risk management schools.
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Finding the right employees: Recruiting strategies from American Modern
Rosalie L. Donlon, Caterina Pontoriero | November 11, 2015
A key step in an agencys growth is hiring and retaining the best employees available. Here's how American Modern Insurance Group does it.
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Attracting bright, young minds to an insurance career
Mark Kissick | November 09, 2015
Smart insurers are reaching out to new audiences to bridge the impending talent gap.
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7 things the insurance industry needs to know about the looming talent gap
Patricia Harman | August 07, 2015
How will the insurance industry meet the challenge of losing up to a quarter of its workforce in the next 3-5 years?
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One way to find new insurance professionals: Grow your own
Rosalie L. Donlon | June 11, 2015
Zurich creates insurance apprenticeship program with Harper College.
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The 5 best insurance and financial service companies for millennial workers
Emily Holbrook | July 14, 2015
For many new workers, where they start their career matters as much as what they studied in school.
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4 tips for the successful underwriter
Susan Kearney | June 09, 2015
Maintaining underwriting standards and building personal relationships will go a long way to helping you be a more successful underwriter.
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Want to make better hires? Define your insurance agency culture
Chris Radford | February 11, 2019
A well-defined culture can strengthen bonds between employees and help prevent costly hiring mistakes.