Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

Interviewed with the hiring manager for a Claims role at a large carrier on Tuesday. It went really well. At the end, was asked how much notice I’d need to give if selected for the role. Thought th… more

Honest question about references - what's the value for employers? I coordinate with mine before every call to make sure we're aligned on talking points. It feels performative. Are companies r… more

I have an interview for an entry-level position, and their website's career section specifically mentions a business casual culture with "no suits and ties needed." All the employee phot… more

I have 20 years experience and manage a commercial portfolio of my own within a general insurance brokerage. What is the salary range in the Adelaide market companies are paying for Senior Account Ex… more

I'm trying to find out from other job hunters and recruiters if LinkedIn is legitimately necessary or just another thing people say you should do. I've gotten by without it before, but that wa… more

I keep coming across roles posted in September that are still up on company sites. Are these real, or do they just never take them down? I just applied to one from 8 weeks ago and am feeling like I wa… more

I had a phone screen today, and at the end, the recruiter said she'll pass my resume along to the hiring manager and get back to me. I felt like the call went well, but now I'm thinking this m… more

Do recruiters read cold emails from job seekers? I email companies I'm interested in, but hardly anyone responds. It's been a decade since I last looked for work, and it was the same deal back… more

During interviews, every recruiter asks about other opportunities I'm pursuing. Up till now, I've told them exactly where I stand with each company, but I'm starting to think this might be… more

I just wanted some insight as to the hiring process with bigger insurance companies, I recently have completed 5 interviews with Prudential for an actuarial associate role, I have received great feedback in each … more

I'm interested in a sales trainee role, but I'm really trying to figure out if I can actually pay my bills on this. In this type of role, will most of it be commission, or is there a decent ba… more

I've been interviewing for several months and had a weird vibe at my last one. Do you ever just know within the first few minutes that they've already decided on someone else? Like they're… more

Had a phone screen yesterday for an underwriting role, and the recruiter asked me about financial responsibility, which caught me off guard. Are they basically asking about my credit score? Is this st… more

I’m applying to Chubb in Philly and I was wondering how others at the company would describe the culture? Overall and specially in the UW department?

I've moved around a lot the past 4 years (3 different insurance companies), and now I'm job hunting again. Should I be worried about how this looks? I've got good reasons for each change, … more

I'm looking to switch to underwriting, but I don't have actual work experience with it yet. Should I shell out for certifications like CPCU or AU before I even start applying? Or am I better o… more

Had an interview today that turned me off completely. I corrected the interviewer's mistake, and things went sideways. She got upset, then said she doubted I could even do the job. Now they want m… more

Recruiters - top three things you're looking for?

I'm convinced the online application black hole is real. I've been applying online for over 6 weeks now using custom resumes, an updated LinkedIn profile, and targeted cover letters. But I'… more

I'm 53 with almost 30 years of experience, especially from the past two decades. How much do I actually put on my resume? I don't want employers thinking I'm too old. Do you cut it off aft… more

I received an offer yesterday with a great salary but weak benefits. Like really weak. Can I negotiate PTO and health insurance, or is that not a thing? I'm used to way better coverage and don'… more

What's the best way to ask about WFH flexibility early on? I'm interviewing for an in-office role, but I'm way more productive at home. I don't want the recruiter to think I'm tryi… more

I have a panel interview coming up (me versus four of them, lol). Do these actually give a better impression of candidates or just serve to make everyone nervous? How do you feel about them - efficien… more

I've been burned by fake job posts twice this week already, where I called the companies and they had no idea what I was talking about. I found another job post today that seems perfect, but I'… more

I'm nervous about timing my resignation from my current company. My new employer has me scheduled for orientation, I passed all the health screenings, and training called me yesterday. The backgro… more

Resume advice for older workers feels like a trap. I'm 57 - if I include my whole career, no callbacks. If I only show recent experience, then join a video chat or in person, looking obviously old… more

How much of the job description do you actually need to meet? I'm applying to jobs that feel slightly above my current level, and I meet most of the requirements, but not all. Should I still submi… more

I just saw a great job opening, but it's been online for a long time. Does the fact that the post is still up mean the job is open, or is it a common sign that the position is probably already fil… more

I'm meeting with the exact same hiring manager who turned me down for a similar job 18 months ago. I feel like I've grown a lot since then. How do I even bring it up? Or should I just ignore t… more

Why is it so difficult to even get a response from companies/recruiters when applying for open positions right now? I’ve applied to 20+ jobs I am qualified for in the past few weeks and haven’t heard … more

I just earned my adjuster license and plan to start in claims, but I'm really curious about other insurance careers. What are other roles within the industry that I could potentially pivot to with… more

What's the deal with those "Talent Pool" applications, where you drop your resume in, hoping they'll call you later? It feels like a total waste of my time. Do recruiters really dig … more

I have an interview with Chubb next week. They weren’t clear about this but for those in Chubb right now, is it completely in the office or is it hybrid sometimes? (Applying in claims)

My interview today went so well. To wrap up, they walked me through the office and gave me the full rundown on the required training. When a company offers a tour and talks training at the end, does t… more

I got a call to interview in a small regional carrier. I’ve only had experience in larger companies so I was wondering if anyone has had experience in both and what are some differences you noted?

I was scheduled for an interview and showed up right on time. But they left me waiting over an hour with no explanation or apology. The receptionist was no help, they wouldn't let me reschedule, a… more

Hey guys, i applied at Zurich for Underwriting Assist and i just got the schedule for the first interview, any suggestions for how to handle the process?

I appreciate your help in advance.

I've been ghosted after a "sure thing" interview. The hiring manager was super enthusiastic last week and said they'd call within 48 hours. It's been almost a week now, and nothi… more

I currently work in the IT dept at a carrier and I’m looking into some UW trainee positions. The work day is a bit more flexible in the IT dept so I was wondering if usually the UW work hours are very… more

I am going through the hiring process with a company and am awaiting the “Background Cleared” email. I revived a notification on Saturday from Sterling that my background was complete but have not hea… more