Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

I'm prepping for a big interview, and the anxiety is already kicking in. I always feel ready, but then the jitters make me mess up my answers. What are your best tips for staying relaxed?

Do recruiters or hiring managers actually read cover letters anymore? Is it worth writing something up?

Do you really need any certifications to get into insurance or can you learn as you go?

Is anyone else constantly checking LinkedIn and feeling like everyone else is just effortlessly landing jobs? I keep comparing myself to people who seem to go from "applied" to "accepte… more

I was interviewing today and asked the manager about staff turnover, but they completely avoided the topic. I'm thinking that's a red flag, and now I'm hesitant about taking the job if it&… more

Recruiters in Insurance , how is the overall hiring pipeline looking these days? Specifically asking for Life/Annuity businesses. Have been applying to Product/Strategy type roles but crickets so far … more

Applied for a role a week ago and the recruiter viewed my LinkedIn but didn’t reach out. The role was reposted as new again today and recruiter viewed me AGAIN. Should I reach out directly or does thi… more

Last week, I had a team interview, and the manager said I was a "finalist," but also that they were still interviewing other candidates. Despite that, they followed up a few days later askin… more

I have two jobs I stayed at for just a few months on my resume. To recruiters, what's the best explanation? Should I say I was laid off back-to-back (100% true) or that I heard layoff rumors and l… more

I have been offered opportunity for a mid market commercial lines placement (broking) role at a brokerage in Toronto. I have about 10 years of experience in the industry. What should I ask for salary … more

I've been in my current job since graduating in May. Right now, I'm on the fence about making insurance a long-term career. When you were starting out, what helped you realize that this indust… more

Which designations (CPCU, AINS, etc.) actually gave you the most immediate value or helped you land your first role? And which ones are good to wait on until I've been working for a few years? I&#… more

I removed my current employer from my resume as I’ve only been there for a short amount of time and want to escape this horrible situation. Since the state lists my current appointments on their websi… more

I'm getting so frustrated with my job search. Everyone says to connect with recruiters and hiring managers on LinkedIn, but it feels pointless. I’ve sent so many messages and rarely hear back. I&#… more

I am lost. I was let go from my job as a Transactional Service Representative billing lead in an insurance company. I was part of an important project and they just expected to much from me. My previous role was… more

I've been job hunting for about 6 weeks now, and I'm putting in maybe 10 applications a day across Indeed, LinkedIn, and company sites. But I'm barely hearing back from anyone. Is it just … more

Had a 2nd round interview and there was a delay between video and audio. Ultimately was asked to drop and rejoin the call. When I rejoined there was still a delay and was asked to read a statement ask… more

Is contract positions becoming more popular? This is the only type of job I get recruited for and it’s frequent recently

I'm currently happy at the moment - however with a few changes in managers, etc due to structure. It's seems as it'll take me 3 years from now - 6 in total to move from AR to AM.

I see myself getting there in a y… more

I've been applying to jobs for 3 months and keep seeing the same postings up for weeks. Just found out through a friend that her company filled a role I applied to last month, but it's still o… more

Lost my job 4 months ago because of a company restructure. Since then, I've been applying everywhere but keep getting ignored or turned down. Money's getting tight now and I'm really stres… more

Is this the norm nowadays???
I don't interview very offen but recently I interviewed with two large insurance carriers for the Underwriter position and with each company I had four interviews and o… more

Over the last few weeks I've made it to two final interviews only to be completely ghosted afterward. One company even had me meet my future team! I'm so close, but it feels like I'm hitti… more

I recently received a job offer for a Senior QA role. The company offered me the lower end of the range. I’m planning to counter to better align with my experience and market benchmarks. I'd love … more

I saw a similar posting for a position I applied to a year back. The interview went well but they went another route then. Do recruiters ever consider prior applicants if the same role opens up?

I’m looking at a fully remote job in another state. The salary is pretty high because the cost of living in that area is higher than where I live but I’m wondering if the company will localize the pay… more

When a role has a wide salary range (e.g., $80–120k), how can I position myself to land in the higher end? is it solely based on my current salary or does years of experience and certifications also h… more

Been actively job searching since I got laid off in July and the amount of fake job texts I'm getting is unreal. Went from maybe 1 a week to 3-4 daily. They're all so obviously scams but I'… more

Prior to my career in insurance, I obtained by MBA and a doctorate in another field. I have experience in insurance for the past 10 years as well. I’ve been applying to managerial positions recently a… more

Should I be customizing my cover letter for each role I apply similar to a resume? I wasn’t sure if it was worth the effort.

My interview went really well (I thought) and I got the standard "we'll reach out regarding next steps" email afterward. That was a week ago. Is this usually a polite rejection or do com… more

Hope this is the right place for this. I'm applying for a position and the application has a weird text box that says "You can use the following space for a cover letter and any extra informa… more

I have over 20 years experience in the insurance industry. Of course that ages me. I have had many roles, most of which I have found compelling and motivating. With so many roles, it.is my thought … more

Got some tough feedback after a virtual interview where the recruiter said I came across as uninterested and not easy to talk to. I'm confused because I was definitely interested and said so. I wa… more

I've hit a wall in my current position and am looking for a change. I would love to go into underwriting but it seems like these positions are only really open if you know the right people. How do… more

Hello. I just got licensed in CA for property and casualty. What is the best way to find a remote sales insurance agent job? Also, can anyone share what a bad & good commission compensation plan i… more

All the opportunities I'm finding seem to be for younger workers (I'm in my mid-40s). I'm starting to wonder if companies have an unstated age limit. Does anyone else feel this way? Do you… more

My final interview for a job I'd love was today and I got derailed right from the beginning. Went with a poor example for their opening question, and when they asked about times I took initiative,… more

I need some advice on bouncing back. Made it to final interviews twice in the past few weeks but both companies ghosted me. One even had me meet potential teammates! I'm starting to wonder what I&… more

Is negotiating paid maternity leave a possibility? I might be leaving a company I’ve been at for awhile for a new career but I believe I would have to wait one full year to be able to get paid materni… more