Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

Looking for opinions from HR mainly. My friend was just put on a 90-day PIP at work. Everyone in her department says she's doing well. We think her Supervisor has it out for her. She was supposed… more

Real question: is it ethical to report stats from a week that somebody was out on approved PTO (so clearly not working or producing any amount of work) on a performance evaluation? Is this a standard … more

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Anyone ever go through a final interview, get told a decision was coming soon, then hear nothing for a week or two and still get an offer?
With Memorial Day, PTO, and approvals, I'm wonde… more

I have an interview this week. How do I ask for almost top range of salary band? I make $22.44 after 9 years with company, began at $15.25. This interview salary range is $15.87 to $25.38

Lost my job a few months ago. I accepted a position two steps back in my career, in order to have an income. How is this perceived by a recruiter when looking for roles in line with my overall expe… more

Anyone have any insight in getting hired by Sedgwick? I had an interview in December that went really well and received a job offer but it was quickly rescinded due to the contract with the company be… more

What is the best/ most appropriate way to connect with a recruiter on LinkedIn? I don’t want to come across as too forward since I’m still at my current job. This is my first time doing anything of the sort since… more

Hi! First time posting here, not sure what to expect, but hoping for some help or advice. I'm in a situation where I think it may be necessary to advance my skillset or insurance education in orde… more

I applied for a job online and I checked my candidate profile on their page to see the status. I have applied to a few job postings and some say "not pursued" but there's one that says &… more

Post-Interview "Thank you" email: Never skip it!! After EVERY interview, the first thing you do, same day (immediate is better) should be to email the folks you interviewed with. Keep it br… more

"Personal Reasons" is enough (interview & resume). Read a post asking how to explain a small gap in employment (less than 1 year) due to health complications. They were concerned it might mak… more

If you are fired from your job for performance, how do you respond to a potential employer on why you left or was fired?

I’ve had three short stints at different insurance agencies over the last few years, but every single one was due to layoffs or company restructuring. I'm starting to look again, but I’m worried r… more

Due to the nature of my last job, I had to leave. It was loud, fast paced with time constraints and long hours. Sadly, I was unable to perform the role. Can anyone suggest agencies that can help the neurodi… more

Does a three-page resume really ruin your chances? I've been working for over a decade, and am having a hard time keeping it short while still showing my achievements. I'm afraid that if I cut… more

Recruiters keep reaching out, but the jobs are always way below my experience level and for much less than what I should be making. I can’t tell if these people are just skimming my resume and missing… more

I’ve been in my current position for around 4 years and am in a team with 8 people. My manager advised that when they move up, they are preparing to move me up. Given that they said that, would I stil… more

Does a human actually look at resumes anymore, or is it all AI? I’m reading about autonomous agents running the whole hiring funnel, and it’s making me nervous. If an algorithm is ranking every applic… more

I’m interviewing for an operations assistant role because it’s the only callback I’ve gotten so far. Will starting in operations help me transition into underwriting or claims later on?

Is it a red flag if an insurance agency won't explain where its warm leads come from? I just finished an interview for a sales role, and the recruiter got super vague when I asked for specifics. I… more

I quit my last job a year ago for health reasons. I’ve been up front about it while interviewing, but I’m starting to think that’s why I’m not getting offers. Is there a better way to handle this ques… more

There are always these jobs I see online that seem perfect for me, except for one or two of the requirements. I would guess that I‘m about 70% there. Do you think these lists are a desired skill set … more

I’ve been with my current agency for a few years and things are fine, but I’m starting to feel a bit stuck. It isn't that I'm unhappy, but I don't feel challenged anymore. I’m not actively… more

I've been job hunting for three months now with hardly any responses so far. I finally found a role that I'm really interested in and applied a week ago. Is it a bad idea to find the recruiter… more

I have 5 years of experience as a claims adjuster and I’m trying to move into sales or account management. I have my degree and several licenses, but I’m not getting any traction at all. I even starte… more

I’m in the process of interviewing for a position I really want. I’ve been ghosted a lot lately, so I’m hesitating to check in with the recruiter. What's the best way to follow up after an intervi… more

I recently got my MBA and CPCU. However, I only have 5 years of underwriting experience. If I’m looking to get an UW management position, is this sufficient?

I'm waiting on a written offer after getting a verbal one a little over a week ago. The recruiter mentioned it would be sent over quickly, but I still have nothing. Is it too soon to touch base or… more

I’m seeing remote job listings, but wondering how legit they are. I've heard rumors that some companies hire you as a remote worker and then force you back to a desk once you're settled in. Ha… more

I’m interviewing for a new job next week, but the recent job reports have me overthinking everything about job security. I keep seeing openings for examiners and underwriters, which feels like a good … more

Does getting a CPCU or other certifications help you get hired or promoted faster? I'm looking for a new job and wondering if I should start the exams now. I don't want to spend all my free ti… more

Is it smarter to start at a big-name carrier or a boutique agency? I have offers from both. The large company has a formal training program, which sounds solid. But the small agency is very hands-on. … more

I’m a senior health insurance underwriter with 10+ years of experience and I’m trying to pivot into the P&C space. I’ve applied to a lot of P&C UW roles but just get the "we're moving… more

I made it through a third interview three weeks ago, and they said I'd hear from them soon. I thought everything went smoothly, but there's been nothing but complete silence ever since. Is it … more

Ive been trying for two years to transition into a position of higher responsibility with no success. There are no management jobs in my market, and I can't manage to get past second round intervi… more

I have two offers (one for remote and the other in-office) and can’t decide if remote is actually better. I don't know if trading my commute for a lifestyle where I'm constantly checking email… more

The competition for claims roles is wild right now. I applied for a remote position yesterday that had over a hundred candidates. How do I stand out in a pool that large? I’d be grateful for any insid… more

I'm applying to different companies and heard that some carriers run a credit check during the background phase. My score took a hit recently due to some medical bills, and I'm kind of worried… more

Does working remotely give you your life back? I’m debating between two jobs and can't decide if the remote offer is a trap. I’ve heard it can involve way more micromanaging than being in the offi… more

A job posting I'm interested in says to submit my resume and that no cover letter is required. Part of me thinks sending one shows initiative, but another part thinks it could look like I ignored … more