Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

What are some other things you would recommend negotiating on outside of compensation?

I'm writing thank-you emails to my interview panel from last week. Should I attach my resume? I've seen this advice online, but they already have it from when I applied. Wouldn't sending i… more

I'm not getting a lot of interviews and when I do the employer schedules multiple ones and ghost me on results. is this happening to anyone else?

Recruiters on here - when do you normally leave a company?

I have spent the last 8 months of this year trying to start my career in the insurance industry, Applying in multiple towns/cities in England that are local to me, (London/Brighton etc) and have networked with multiple profe… more

This coming Tuesday, I'm facing a panel interview with a director, two team leads, and HR - four people total. I keep rehearsing my answers but I worry I'll sound like a robot when I'm act… more

After my initial interviews, the recruiter emailed last Friday (8/22) saying I moved to the panel round - 4 30-min interviews. I immediately gave my availability for this week but haven't heard ba… more

A small company contacted me for an on-site interview at their headquarters. I said yes immediately without asking about travel costs, and it's a 3.5-hour drive round trip. The salary range is 20-… more

What career tracks are most in-demand in insurance right now (claims, underwriting, actuarial, product, analytics)?

What do hiring managers look most for in a resume for insurance roles?

What's the most common mistake you see on insurance resumes?

How long is too long for a lack of promotion?

Is it more difficult to get a position after 50 years old?

Is it common now for companies to go back to 5 days in the office vs remote/hybrid?

Have you seen anyone in corporate wear crop tops like say a cropped button up with trousers to work?

Other industries do it but.. I feel like insurance is pretty outdated still.

I retired from my last job to care for a family member after their stroke and am now ready to rejoin the workforce. How should I answer in an interview if asked whether I contacted my previous employe… more

A company rejected me for a job in March, but yesterday another recruiter reached out about what appears to be the same role - except this time it might be permanent instead of contract. Is it okay to… more

I had a third interview for a job I really want and was told they're "still interviewing other candidates." It's been over a week, and I'm not sure if (or when) I should follow u… more

I was recently hired and will start in roughly a month through Progressive as a field agent. I was hoping someone on here could share their experience of the training process. What can I do in the upc… more

I recently accepted an offer but my current company came back with an amazing offer and promotion after I gave my 2 weeks. I'm conflicted on what to do here because I don't want to seem unprof… more

I interviewed for a Client Service Associate role last Monday, thought it went decent, but when I called to follow up yesterday, they rejected me. This is my third rejection this month. Are companies … more

How many weeks do you give notice in insurance before leaving?

I'm looking to get a remote underwriting job in another state. I've never applied for those jobs before but I'm having a hard time landing a remote job in my current state. Do employers pr… more

does anyone know how far back Safeway goes for background checks? I know someone trying to get hired who had a misdemeanor 9 years ago and theyre worried they will be disqualified.

As a job seeker who is over 50, I'm frustrated by the required graduation date fields in online applications. I've encountered this dozens of times - the system literally won't let you sub… more

I’m looking to move jobs but I’ll be walking away from a decent amount of bonus from my current job. Is it ok to ask for a similar amount as a sign on bonus?

I'm looking at agency positions that are more commission based but I don't have a strong personal network or book of business yet. Is this sustainable?

Hi, is it possible to know from a rejection whether my resume was actually reviewed or simply rejected by AI?

Also I’ve been adding a covering letter to the front of my resume (explaining how I am a UK citizen cu… more

I haven't job hunted in a decade, and wow, things have changed! I'm doing my homework and trying to adapt quickly, but I'm sure I'm missing something. Any advice for someone jumping ba… more

When searching for a new role, is it a faux pas to reach out to multiple recruiters? I’ve never really searched for a new role before, so my plan was to reach out to the recruiters who have contacted … more

Those that transitioned to a higher role at a new company, how did you sell yourself to the recruiter or company you're interviewing for?

Favorite interview or work hack?

I've been applying to remote positions, but keep getting asked about my location in interviews. If a company posts a job as fully remote, how much does where I live actually matter to recruiters?

What does a recruiter discuss with a hiring manager after an initial phone screen.

Has anyone ever tried negotiating benefits than salary?

I'm looking to move to an HCOL area. Would a $100k salary be easy to land? I keep seeing postings that start at $200k+, so I'm thinking even with the current market conditions, $100k should be… more

I've spent my entire 4-year insurance career at a small family-owned brokerage where I've done everything - sales, underwriting, claims support, you name it. I want to transition to a Fortune … more

I speak fluent Spanish and use it regularly with clients at my current insurance job, but I never added it to my resume. Should I include my bilingual skills even if the position doesn't specifica… more

Anyone working in the Chubb office in Philly have an insight on how often employees have to go into the office?