Insurance

In my year-end review, I was asked where I see myself in five years. It reminded me when Robert De Niro’s character is asked "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" in The Intern, and he famously retor… more

The 2026 WorkWatch survey found almost half of workers are concerned AI could threaten their job or industry. The report also cited that half expect moderate to large job losses because of AI. After r… more

Today honors clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is best known for his role in advancing civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. I expected somet… more

Are there any agencies that still allow their CSRs to work remotely or is remote work pretty much a thing of the past?

Here's an interesting debate I would love your insights on. Ladies, if your husband earned enough, would you willingly give up your career to be a stay at home wife?

How much student loan debt are you stuck with? I still have around $180k of student loan debt. I guess I'm never going to be able to retire.

Interview coming up! I’m hesitant to leave my company but change needs to be made. Any questions you would recommend during my interview?

With the cost of living continuing to rise and career paths becoming less linear than they used to be, many of us reflect on how our compensation has evolved over time and what progress really looks l… more

With everything getting more expensive lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about raises and cost of living. I’m curious, did anyone get a raise this year, and if so, how did it feel compared to what you … more

Employee Benefits Account Mgr question. I have worked for the same company for several years. Our book of business has grown a lot during this time. I need to prepare to talk with Management on gro… more

Damn, is it normal for managers to be so paranoid and mistrusting? I called in sick this morning and my manager treated me like I was a college kid trying to pull one over on him. I'm 47, I have t… more

I Assisting expats based in China to secure their financial future through tailored wealth management and insurance solutions. My expertise encompasses insurance protection, strategic financing to enh… more

I went to a cardiologist because my pcp said i might have a heart murmur. The bill came out to be $800 and I need to pay $463. I have aetna. I feel like I have been robbed. They also charged me (only … more

I don't have much product knowledge. In my current role, they train us to update a handful of spreadsheets by following lists of instructions, but honestly I don't know what many numbers mean… more

How much of a paycut would you be willing to take if it meant you could work a job you loved?

Off topic but was talking with my friends about this earlier.
What is a movie that felt like a government warning we all ignored??

Been feeling the weight of constant change, from reorganizations to new tools and evolving expectations, and while I understand the intent behind it, there are days it feels like I’m spending more ene… more

Monster just released a report that cites:
1) 43% of people are planning to job search in 2026
2) 40% of workers expect the job market to worsen in 2026
3) 52% expect nationwide layoffs to increase
4) Nearly two-thir… more

Do you think insurance puts too much effort on the agents or call centers? I feel both deal with a lot but there is no communication between the two to help the customer

Since Nat Gen accrues PTO and Allstate give theirs in a lump sum at the beginning of the year, do you think Nat Gen would do the same?

👀What would make you quit your job in 2026?

Over the next year, I expect my company to stay focused on efficiency, cost management, and using technology and AI to do more with leaner teams, while the next five years feel more transformational w… more

What random, small decision changed your career? About 10 years ago, I said “yes” to what I thought would be a one-year rotational role on a strategic initiative. That “temporary” project became a for… more

What is one thing you are grateful for at your current company? I’m very happy with my hybrid schedule. My previous company went back to the office 4-5 days a week depending on the department. The gra… more

Mid way through the first month of the year! What are you hearing is hot this year?

Is it just AI AI AI?

As more insurance organizations push for increased days in the office, it’s becoming clearer that productivity isn’t necessarily tied to a physical location, especially for roles that are heavily digi… more

Despite not making them anymore, the proverb, “A penny saved is a penny earned” will likely continue to be used. That being said, 2026 is my year to cut costs and build a nest egg to buy a house or co… more

Last week, I interviewed a candidate for an entry level role. At the end of the interview, I asked if she had any questions. She asked one question about the company and one specific to the job. Then, she asked w… more

How bad will it look on my resume if I quit my job after only being here about 6 months? I was at my previous job for less than a year, so I'm worried it will look like a pattern if I quit this jo… more

Just wanted to check in. How is the new year going for everyone? Are you sticking to your resolutions? Mine was to find a new job. I've applied to a dozen job openings, but I haven't heard any… more

Working for Geico and was let go in November 2025. Need to find a new job for a licensed insurance agent for customer service.

I just received an offer from a lesser known company and have been with my current established company for 7 years. I’m reluctant to leave due to the security blanket I have from my current employer h… more

With AI, automation, and major system changes reshaping how claims, data, and customer interactions work, it feels like insurance is at a turning point where roles are changing faster than career path… more

Long story short: I returned from PTO to find out that I am moving to a new zone with no context, and no insight as to whether or not my role on said zone would remain consistent with my current role… more

Since AI is all anyone can talk about lately, it has me curious. Are there any professional tasks you wish AI WOULD takeover for you?

Get your 2026 predictions in, which insurance firm is going to be the first to try to replace 90% of its employees with AI?

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

Do you guys put in a full 8 to 9 hours on Fridays or do you slip out early when no one is looking?

Doing a lot of thinking about my long term path in insurance and how to be more intentional about income growth. For those who’ve been around different roles in the industry, which insurance licenses … more