Insurance

Has anyone noticed company benefits starting to feel less generous over the last few years? It seems like health plans have higher deductibles, bonuses are harder to reach, and perks like wellness or … more

Should insurance be treated as a personal responsibility or something everyone is guaranteed by the government?

Why do people send a question over Teams asking “Do you have a minute for a quick question?” I’ve found the response to their “quick question” is often an in-depth discussion, often requiring some res… more

I just read an article where the owner of a UIL policy is suing New York Life over the policy's cost-of-insurance charges. I understand UIL policies separate out the performance of the assets, mortality expenses,… more

My company is hybrid right now, but honestly, I’d prefer being fully remote. I feel more productive and balanced when I can manage my day without the commute or office distractions. Still, there’s pre… more

When it comes to any insurance how comfortable do you think you are at explaining the information to a potential policy holder? I think a lot of times we are just selling and not actually helping.

Teams vs. Slack: Which app do you prefer? I thought everyone naturally preferred Slack but I've come across a group of people who actually prefer Teams.

What insurance company would you never want to work for again?

My firm has decided to add pet insurance as a service we'll offer. Am I the only one who thinks pet insurance is a complete scam?

Has anyone else noticed how hard it’s become to move up internally? It feels like most openings are already spoken for or require experience that’s hard to get without already being in the role. Curio… more

What job or tasks in insurance are you HOPING AI takes over? (It's Actuaries, isn't it?)

What challenges do insurers face when trying to comply with government mandates?

What's the PTO situation at your company? I just started a new job, and this place only offers 10 PTO days a year. Period, no matter how long you stay, or how high you climb (so they say). I know … more

Does anyone else feel like their company is either trying to do too much at once or stuck doing things the old way? It seems like every week there’s a new initiative or system rollout, but the same ou… more

What’s one thing you wish clients or members understood better about their coverage? I think understanding deductibles is something that’s needs to be thoroughly explained to customers

Thoughts on flood insurance? A good opportunity, not enough firms utilize or a guaranteed loss of profits?

Sales of Hamburger Helper, the ’70s-era pantry staple that contains pasta and seasoning to combine with ground beef, are up 14.5% through August of this year. Rice, tuna, salmon, sardines, beans, and boxed mac … more

Do not attempt working at New York Life unless you have [several] hundreds of contacts who can comprise your initial 'natural market.' This denominator will 100% determine your success. The fe… more

Which insurance companies are actually hiring and growing right now? It feels like a lot of places are doing budget cuts or hiring freezes, but I keep hearing some carriers are expanding certain divis… more

Anyone work at Liberty Mutual in the Product Technology space? How do you like it? How’s the culture?

Last year, I took a leap and became a manager. In my new role, I want to support and develop my team. However, my manager expects the team to hit new stretch goals, which means a lot more work, and ha… more

I’m getting close to retirement and it’s made me wonder how different companies in the insurance industry handle retirement benefits. Between pensions, 401(k) matches, and retiree health coverage, it … more

In order to get more people to buy life insurance, the industry must overcome a lack of consumer education about the product and perceptions that coverage is too expensive. I’m not surprised the article cites s… more

Any Canadians with insight on SVP-level comp? Large carrier, not broker. Expecting an offer from a competitor and want to understand what's normal. Current TC is between $325k and $400k depending … more

The company I work for has introduced a new ancillary program, We are being strongly “encouraged” to sell these additional products. The problem is these products are adding hundreds of dollars to the… more

In your opinion what is the most difficult area of insurance to sell? I think everything has its place depending on where you live, work etc but life insurance has a stigma of not being needed which m… more

Curious what everyone’s company pays for entry level roles in insurance these days. It seems like some companies are starting people close to 50K while others still hover in the low 40s even for simil… more

According to the J.D. Power 2025 US Individual Life Insurance Study, overall customer satisfaction with individual life insurance providers remains steady this year. I was surprised to see scores were higher among th… more

How can I make myself more valuable or layoff proof? I know layoffs are coming and I don't want to be on the chopping block.

Working as a life claim specialist paying out group insurance. Making roughly 61k a year. Is that a decent salary or would it be worth looking elsewhere where the pay might be better? Or any ideas on … more

Would love feedback on Travelers as an Account Executive in General Industries.. Would also love if anyone has experienced there and at other carriers.

State Farm employees should get discounts on our policies - LOL

Does anyone work at Hartford steam boiler? What’s it like? I’m applying for the client executive role. Anyone know anything about it?

Looking to apply to Underwriting Account Service Associate at Zurich. Any suggestions? I've been working as an insurancr agent for 9 years and i just looking for pivot to underwriting, thinking th… more

Looking for some advice. I’m currently going through the hiring process with a large company. I got a notification that my background check was completed on Saturday but still haven’t heard anything a… more

Anyone work at WTW that can share some pros/cons? Ideally on the broking side?

Tell me why I need to log 37 notes in 4 different systems just to close one simple claim. I spend more time documenting the work than doing it. Have we reached peak bureaucracy in insurance?

Does anyone have any advice on getting hired back to Travelers? I've applied to numerous UW positions but seemed to get passed over. Any advice is appreciated