Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

3 months later.... and like many others right now, I’m still navigating a very competitive job market.

After 3.5 years at WorldTrips, my position was unfortunately eliminated, and I’m continuing to explore opportunities as an… more

How do I get workers compensation training/experience?

My previous job required frequent overtime, which wore me out. I want to make sure the next job is better, but I'm afraid that asking too many questions will make me sound like a lousy candidate. … more

I signed an offer for a job that was to start at the end of the month. I got a email from the company that the job is not happening because they need less people than they thought. Can companies do … more

Is the ghosting after final rounds getting out of hand? I spent weeks prepping and took time off for interviews, only to get zero feedback. Do we not deserve closure at that stage? It feels so disresp… more

Does anyone know the real deal with ATS and AI? I’m tired of tailoring my resume for every single application. Is it actually necessary to use those optimization tools, or is the "AI filtering&qu… more

This is more of a question to others that are interviewing. I currently have a full WFH job and I want to start looking for a new job. However, I’d prefer it to be a WFH job but I’m seeing mostly hybr… more

A recruiter messaged me to ask for my availability for a quick chat. They gave me the company's name, but no title or details. Why would they do this? I don't want to waste my time on somethin… more

I’m so frustrated. I spent hours prepping for an interview I had scheduled on Friday, but when I got there, the vibe was off immediately. We were supposed to talk for about an hour, but 10 minutes int… more

I’ve been a UW trainee for a year now and love my job, but I’m feeling underpaid. I’ve always heard you have to move out to move up. Is 1 year enough experience to actually land a better-paying role a… more

I had the weirdest (and shortest) phone screen ever. The recruiter didn't even talk about the role or anything. When I asked, she just said, "What do you want to know?" I met the require… more

I’m looking to move jobs and looking to move up. I’m wondering, without disclosing my current salary, if it’s reasonable to ask for a 20% salary increase? Is that a normal progression?

Does telling a recruiter you have other interviews help or hurt? I don’t want to look uncommitted, but I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket either. I’m just worried that if I do tell them… more

Last week, I was 9 minutes late for a 10:30 interview because of an unexpected road closure. I called at 10:10 to give the team a heads-up, and they said it was fine. The interview itself felt like a … more

Does failing a licensing exam actually matter to recruiters? I didn't pass my first go-round, but I'm retaking it next week. I’m seeing some great job postings, but I’m hesitant to apply if my… more

Is it better to apply directly to a company or go through a recruiter when they’re both posting the same job? I don’t want to get lost in an ATS loop, but I also don't know if recruiters are alway… more

Why am I landing interviews but no jobs? I’m tired of wasting time on rounds that go nowhere. It’s frustrating because I’m clearly doing something wrong, but I have no clue what it is. Companies never… more

Does getting the CPCU designation lead to a promotion or a pay bump, or is it just nice to have on your LinkedIn? I’m trying to decide if I should commit to the exams now or if my 3 years of experienc… more

I’m debating if I should keep pushing or pause my hunt until the New Year. On one hand, I’ve heard "holiday hiring" is a myth, and HR is checked out. On the other hand, maybe there’s less co… more

I’m back on the job hunt after several years (just got laid off in October). I have to admit that I’m terrible at reading the room during interviews. What are the real "green flags" I should… more

Is it true that I should wait until January to apply? I heard companies get their new budgets then, but I don't want to waste time if that’s just a myth. To the recruiters here: Is there actually … more

I’m worried about how my resume looks. I have experience at a couple of small independent shops and also at a huge national carrier. What's the general take on applicants who have bounced between … more

I’m actively recruiting for an entry-to-leadership financial services role within an insurance-based model.

The position is commission-based, client-facing, and designed for individuals who want long-term growth, … more

I have many years of experience in the insurance field. I have been laid off before, but I managed to navigate the job-search maze and find my way back. This year has been challenging. A new phenomeno… more

How do you handle culture fit questions as an introvert? I feel like interviewers always want this bubbly, super social person, and I'm just... not that. I do good work and get along well with cow… more

What do you think the biggest issues are with candidates? I am looking for a job and I keep being rejected.

The claims adjuster role I just applied to apparently had over 300 people apply. 😅 If you've gotten hired when there were tons of other candidates, how did you make your application stand out? I … more

I've dragged myself to several networking events recently, in hopes of meeting other insurance professionals. They're always the same, though... dozens of job seekers and maybe a couple of emp… more

Is a call center position the perfect foot in the door, or does it leave you stuck on the phone? I've received a call center offer, and I'm trying to decide if I should accept it.

I have an offer in hand from a large national insurer, but I will also be interviewing with a couple of smaller regional companies next week. From what you've seen, do the smaller shops offer bett… more

After 10 years in finance, I want to pivot into insurance, but every recruiter tells me I'm too experienced for the entry-level roles I'm targeting. They're not understanding that I have z… more

Everyone's telling me that hiring basically freezes until January. Does it make sense to step back and start fresh after New Year's, or keep applying? I'm trying to figure out what I shoul… more

Why can't I get an interview outside of work hours? I ask for early or after 4, but they always suggest midday instead. One interviewer told me 11 am was their "lunch time" - yeah, excep… more

What's the best advice for getting back into a professional environment after suffering from addiction? I have been over a year sober now and have been working as a CSCS labourer for a year to prove to myself… more

There's this job I'm interested in that's almost exactly like my first job after graduation. My dilemma is that I'm 5 years into my career, and including that first role pushes my resu… more

I'm 52 and keep getting passed over after initial calls with younger recruiters. Had another one yesterday where the recruiter was maybe 23? I feel like she couldn't relate to me at all. I als… more

I know the holidays are busy, but this recruiter has rescheduled our first call 3 times over the past couple of weeks. And each time it's been around an hour before we're supposed to talk. Is … more

I've been using Google Voice for my job search since I prefer to screen calls and prepare before talking to recruiters. The problem is, it seems to ring like 8-9 times before voicemail kicks in. I… more

Do you think it's realistic to find a job as an underwriter in the United States if you previously worked as an underwriter in Russia? Perhaps someone can share their work experience with a collea… more

I had my license about a decade ago and worked as an agent for a few months before life took me in a different direction. I want to get back into it now. Will employers hold the lapsed license against… more