Ask A Recruiter - Insurance

Hi! I'm a night owl by necessity right now, thanks to my part-time second job. Because of my weird hours, I often end up applying for new positions in the wee hours of the morning, like 3 AM. I… more

I’m currently interviewing for a new job. But one thing I’m afraid to bring up is that I have a 3 week trip planned in August. When is the right time to bring this up? I’m worried that if being transp… more

As a job seeker, I'm curious about hiring managers' interview processes. How many candidates do you typically interview in the first and second rounds? I'm targeting roles one step above e… more

Looking for advice on how to approach my manager about a raise/promotion. I feel like I'm not properly compensated nor does my title reflect all the job responsibilities. What phrasing or strategi… more

I'm debating whether I should bother tailoring my resume with special tools for each job I'm applying to. It seems like overkill, not to mention a little expensive. I'm just not clear on h… more

I recently accepted a conditional job offer and was excited about it at first. But last week, I heard some new information about the company that's made me realize this role isn't the best fit… more

I am currently looking for a career change in Medical Claims Adjuster how do i get an interview and how do i get someone to give me a chance. I have worker’s compensation and No Fault experience in my current job!
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It's been incredibly frustrating lately trying to job hunt because so many postings on Indeed and LinkedIn just feel like scams. I'm wasting a ton of extra time I don't have trying to tell… more

I'm excited about a job offer I just received, but a bit worried about the 7-year background check. I've been honest about the dates, but didn't list all my past jobs (I worked temp jobs t… more

I was laid off a month ago from a small office, after being there for two years. I truly thought I left on good terms, and even got a severance package. Now a potential employer wants references, but … more

I'm moving out of state soon and could use some help finding a job there. How do people usually find and connect with recruiters? I'm on a tight budget and really can't afford to pay for o… more

Last week, after a really positive interview, I got an email from the hiring manager welcoming me to the team and giving me a start date. They then asked for references, and I sent four when three wer… more

Do you think putting specific dates on an online job application could actually hurt your chances? I'm concerned about ageism in hiring, and it makes me wonder if including that level of detail co… more

I wanna get into Insurance Industry, I have been working as Customer Representative and Admin in Healthcare Industry.
Its hard for me to transition as I am not able to get any Interview calls.
I want to enrol… more

I'm about to leave my current job, and a few recruiters have already started contacting me. Some of these opportunities look fantastic, but I'm hesitant to respond immediately (I don't wan… more

I've got an interview with Chubb coming up. The salary is a bit lower than I'd hoped – actually, a lot lower than my current pay. But I'm pretty desperate to get out of my current company.… more

I was let go from my job today. Last week they said that I was a bully and messed up a few orders. But was able to fix them. What do you recommend? :(

I need an honest answer. How common is age discrimination? I am in my mid 50s and have a lot of experience.

Haven't worked in over a year.

Thank you for your answer. No judgemental comments.

I just got offered a life insurance sales gig. The guy claims he just opened a brokerage with "10 different providers" and his new crew is already crushing it. I asked him why more people ar… more

I recently applied for a Sr. Claims Examiner role at another company. I interviewed in the 2nd week of May and the interview went well. I was able to answer questions and even had questions for them.… more

What top 3 companies would you tell others in Commercial Lines to avoid at all cost? For servicers? For producers?

Okay to share company and state or whatever you're most comfortable with.

These incredibly vague job descriptions are so frustrating. I came across one yesterday listing "strong communication" and "problem-solving" and nothing else! How in the world am I… more

What companies use Applied Epic? I left a job that used Image Right and I never want to use IR again.

What's 1 or 2 things that your mentors have shared with you that have helped propelled/shaped your career to what it is?

I'm a 33-year-old woman, but I look like I'm in my early 20s. I just had two separate interviews last week with male hiring managers, and I left both feeling like they were totally condescendi… more

Hi! Totes new to this bowl. So I was in a career development program (which I finished) and everything was looking promising but had a racist manager, etc.. and things just weren't looking so hot. My team tho… more

I'm in a bit of a bind and could really use some advice on professional etiquette. I just accepted a job offer, but almost immediately after, I received another offer that's a much better fit … more

I'm interviewing for a promising role, and it's looking good! But, I have a possible dilemma. I was laid off a month ago from a job that lasted less than a year, but I haven't told them. S… more

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate some advice from recruiters here. I went for an interview last Friday (a week ago), and I was told I’d hear back by the end of last week—whether I got the job or not. I haven’t heard a… more

I'm being interviewed for Embrace P&C pet insurance sales

I want this job BADLY, way more than the offers Ive already received. It's inbound, I love pets, and I love talking to customers who love their… more

I was 'laid off' this January, I'm not sure how to explain it to my next job offer and I'm getting desperate

I worked at a SF Agency, I was selling 20-35k a month and I was told it wasn't enoug… more

I make about 60k as a Licensed Agent in the Customer Preservation department. I want to make 70k. I have applied around but no luck. I had an interview with Liberty Mutual but only having 2 years expe… more

I have an interview next week, and it's the first one I've had in over 5 years, so I'm just a little rusty. I'm trying to come up with a list of insightful questions to ask, but don… more

Do you include volunteer work on your resume? I want to present myself as involved and active, even if it's unpaid or part-time. If you do volunteer, what kinds of activities are you involved in?

I have 7 YOE and a solid background in insurance claims, but I'm thinking about potential next steps in my career. I'm hoping to find a related role that offers a significant salary bump compa… more