Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

Do recruiters hate if you go above their head?

Are jobs required to pay you for unused vacation days if requested within your resignation letter?

I got an offer from Berkley one. Can someone tell me about the company’s environment. How is the work life balance in NJ and CT location

How's the job search going for you so far? Any luck with recruiters or trying to get referrals? It's getting exhausting applying every day and hearing nothing back...

Why is the bar so low for recruiters these days? It seems odd that all it takes to stand out is replying within the same week and actually letting me know when an opportunity falls through instead of … more

Is this where recruiting is now? Get a message in Linked In for a Field Adjuster role opportunity. Mind you, I live in the South East of the US. Very far SE!! It’s stated on my Linked In bio where I… more

Hello,
I have the following experience: 4 years in PL u/w and 1 year in CL u/w all with AO Ins. My current position of 10 years includes handling all Ins applications, providing information to claims a… more

Can anybody share if Travelers will accept in the underwriting development program a candidate with no bachelor's degree but 4 years of experience in commercial insurance as an agent? If so what i… more

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I'm reaching out to see if anyone might know of any business analyst opportunities in the UK. I have 5 years of experience in insurance and IT implementation, but I've been struggling to find a suitable position … more

If a recruiter has given me enough information to find out what role they're filling for, is there any point in continuing to engage with them? Would it make more sense to just apply directly? I f… more

I accepted a role and now thinking I may not have made the right decision… offer accepted and signed. Do I have any options? Or is too late?

Hi, I recently graduated and am looking to start a career in Claims. I have experience as a Claims Intern and have been applying to many companies, but I haven't had any luck yet. I've had int… more

What's the job market looking like in insurance? It it bouncing back? Anyone got their finger on the pulse?

I was part of a mass layoff last year. II am looking to get back part time to full time in insurance. The problem is that I am looking to continue on back in a remote position. Are any insurance companies hiring… more

Anyone able to refer me to a job recruiter in the insurance industry?

What are your thoughts about the UK insurance job market?
How often are insurance professionals being approached by recruiters about new roles?

Hello all. I have hit a wall! :/ Remote in CA.
I have been in property and casualty insurance sales for about 10 years. I really enjoy engaging with clients and tailoring insurance to fit their needs, … more

Employers job descriptions include 4 year degree.
How come they are not open to a candidate that has 2 year degree accompanied with 5 years of on the job experience and several licenses?

What am I miss… more

What's the hardest thing/biggest obstacle of being a recruiter? Surely finding strong candidates can't be that much of an issue with how many people are lining up for jobs these days.

Has anyone here managed to land a job as of late? How long did it take you to find one? What kind of role were you able to secure?

I applied for a job with a different insurance company on June 26. I meet all the minimum qualifications. On their HR site, my app says Pending. Haven’t heard any thing yet. No call for an interview b… more

Looking to get my foot in the door as an Insurance Agent after being in the Service Industry for a little over 15 years. Recently passed my Property & Casualty exam and got licensed in my state. … more

What interview questions do you find give you the most trouble? How do you react when you get a question you didn't prep for and have to answer on the fly?

Have you ever tried using a staffing agency to find job? What's the process and what was your experience like? Are there any in particular that you would recommend for an underwriter?

Anyone hiring? I have about 9 months of personal lines underwriting associate experience, and 2 years of claims associate experience for auto and home.
Just found out my job is making everyone RTO and… more

Anyone hiring?

Can anyone recommend a recruiter in the DFW Texas area that is in the commercial and P&C areas?