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Meet the winners of Selective's 2021 College Competition
Heather A. Turner | February 26, 2021
Teams from eight universities participated in a month-long competition that involved running simulated insurance agencies.
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The 10 best undergraduate insurance programs in 2021
Danielle Ling | February 09, 2021
These colleges boast the best insurance programs for students pursuing RMI careers or companies looking to recruit top talent.
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Is an insurance specialty in your future?
Robert Pettinicchi | February 01, 2021
February is Insurance Careers Month, and the perfect time to consider whether or not to pick an insurance specialty.
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The importance of fostering E&S insurance education opportunities
WSIA | September 11, 2020
Among other things, the WSIA Education Foundation supports five annual symposiums for risk management and insurance students and faculty.
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Launching insurance careers: College RMI programs
Heather A. Turner | August 26, 2020
Finding undergraduate risk management, insurance, and actuarial science university programs is easier than ever with this interactive directory.
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How insurance pros unite with colleges to foster next-gen talent
Heather A. Turner | May 29, 2020
The University of Colorado Denver's RMI program illuminates how industry collaboration today propels the insurance stars of tomorrow.
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Agents, here’s an idea for your next hire
Peter van Aartrijk | May 19, 2020
Invest is introducing apprenticeship and mentorship programs for the agency world.
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Top P&C workplaces in financial services & insurance in 2020
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | April 20, 2020
The Great Place to Work® Institute analyzed feedback from 782,000 employees working in insurance and financial services.
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How I knew that restoration & reconstruction were my true calling
Gary Moore | April 02, 2020
CEO Gary Moore knows first-hand how the restoration industry presents numerous career opportunities.
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Three steps to bridge the insurance skills gap in 2020
Cooper Wallach | March 23, 2020
Adopting modern tech and fostering relationships across generations can help insurance companies can close the skills gap.
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The top reasons why insurance professionals leave their employers
Heather A. Turner | March 20, 2020
Many insurance employees cite high job satisfaction, but there remain seven key reasons why some choose to pursue new opportunities.
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Best P&C insurance workplaces for diversity
Danielle Ling | March 04, 2020
The list from Great Place to Work is based on surveys of over 4.8 million U.S. employees representing a range of minority groups.
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APCIA teams up with P&C groups, DOL to launch Insurance Apprenticeship USA
Danielle Ling | March 03, 2020
Insurance Apprenticeship USA was introduced by program reps at APCIA's Women & Diversity conference on Friday in NYC.
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Closing the gender gap in insurance
Rowena Roy | February 27, 2020
One analysis found that the pay gap in insurance is now bigger than it was in 1951.
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An 'efficient' approach to connecting students with insurance careers
Heather A. Turner | February 28, 2020
For Anita Nevins, using technology to connect university students with insurance careers is the answer to closing the talent gap.
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Collegiate competition inspires students to pursue insurance careers
Heather A. Turner | February 21, 2020
This month, RMI students will run virtual agencies and gain valuable experience in a competition hosted by Selective Insurance.
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Why becoming an actuary was the best career decision I ever made
Steven D. Armstrong | February 20, 2020
Becoming an actuary could be the best career decision job-seekers will ever make — it was for Allstate's Steve Armstrong.
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How the insurance industry will catapult your tech career
Yuri Ter-Saakyants | February 18, 2020
The insurance world is where young tech talent can spread their wings, develop new skills and deliver results.
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The best career you never considered
Erin Hendrick | February 04, 2020
The insurance industry offers many qualities younger generations look for in a career — and they might not even know it.
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Celebrating Insurance Careers Month 2020
Rosalie Donlon | February 03, 2020
When today's insurance professionals were kids, here's how most of them answered when asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'
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How colleges, carriers are rising above the insurance talent gap
Heather A. Turner | January 31, 2020
Students are enthusiastically pursing risk management and insurance careers. Many come from these top universities.
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Nationwide announces $160M Future of Work investment
Heather A. Turner | January 17, 2020
The five-year investment includes programs to reskill and upskill the workforce, increase bonus targets and deliver enhanced benefits.
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Creating leadership development plans for Gen Z
Michael Lamm | January 09, 2020
Preparing new employees for future leadership positions helps them see how they can have an insurance career.
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Top 6 Fortune 500 P&C companies by employment brand
Denny Jacob | January 07, 2020
Job seekers have multiple interactions with an organization's employment brand throughout the candidate journey.
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How insurance can recruit the next generation of talent
Mary Ann Cook, CPCU | October 18, 2019
The dual challenges of an aging workforce and a need for more talent are particularly acute with insurance agents and brokers.
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Welcoming Generation Z
Heather A. Turner | October 18, 2019
When recruiting the next generation of insurance professionals, there are key concepts companies should keep in mind.
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Attracting and retaining talent: How to make work more appealing
Karen Crone | July 15, 2019
Adding flexibility to the workplace is a powerful incentive for job candidates and can ultimately help with retention efforts.
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More employees want student debt repayment benefits
Heather A. Turner | August 30, 2019
Insurance companies are joining a growing group of employers offering student loan repayment assistance.
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Introducing the ALM Young Professionals Network
Danielle Ling | June 21, 2019
Join the LinkedIn group dedicated to career advice, talking salary negotiations, leadership, diversity issues and more.
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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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Why work in insurance? It’s never boring!
Erin Keller | February 10, 2020
Donegal Insurance Group's Erin Keller wouldn't trade her insurance career for anything, and here's why.
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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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This tends to be why millennials leave their jobs
Cortney Angeley | June 13, 2019
They say people leave bosses, not companies. But millennial employees have another big reason for moving on.
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Shaping future leaders in surplus lines
Danielle Ling | October 04, 2019
WSIA’s Career Development Committee has expanded its outreach and deepened its educational resources.
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Zurich's apprenticeship program makes launching a career in insurance easy
Denny Jacob | November 15, 2019
Since the program's launch in January 2016, Zurich has hired 85 apprentices.
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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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How financial wellness programs can help millennials drowning in student debt
Kris Alban | December 12, 2019
Providing an employee financial wellness program can make a big difference in your millennial employees' lives.
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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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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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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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WSIA’s Career Development Committee is focused on the future
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | September 25, 2018
Work continues in communicating the message about career potential within the E&S insurance industry.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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?