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Do you exclusively use the Insurance provided by your company? What happens when you change jobs, you just switch everything? I wish KP would offer us one of their products that allows outside care.

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Thoughts on the best insurance companies to work for in a role as a large loss casualty adjuster?

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How are y'all supplementing your income for the holidays? I've been budgeting, and I doubt I can afford much for Christmas this year, on my salary alone.

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I'm getting a new professional certificate to kick off the new year. Anyone else adding to their credentials right now?

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My experience with sales people is they all drink too much. It makes it hard when I have to travel with them. Am I the only one? I saw this in medical devices too before I moved to insurance.

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Any ideas or side gigs that are profitable besides like doordash or Uber (my area has "too many drivers")? I make enough to cover my necessities but looking for a little bit extra cash that … more

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I started a side gig a few years ago to follow my passion and help pay for my kid's college. I'll never have just one job again. It feels too risky. Can you relate?

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Has anyone ever gotten a job lead from this site? Or it more just for support?

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Happy US Thanksgiving, or Turkey Day, or Random Thursday Off tomorrow. I'm thankful to have a job in this economy. What are you thankful for?

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Who's looking to get out of insurance in the new year? Where are you hoping to go?

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Should I start applying for these jobs where I don't meet every requirement? I meet most of the requirements. I'm always two or three bullet points away from my dream job.

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Do they have PIPs where you work or do they just fire people? I put someone on a PIP once (they ended up leaving) and had the option of a PIP or a role change once (I took the role change.) Anyone her… more

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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

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Inline promotions were announced this week at KP and lo and behold I finally got one!! Time to celebrate 🥂

Here's hoping you all get some good news soon too.

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Is the era of the two weeks notice dead? I never give more than a few days' notice anymore. How much notice do you give when leaving a job?

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Worst vs. the best insurance firm you've worked for? Go ahead, call them out!

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Who has an interview lined up next week? Or is it totally dead because of the holiday?

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My wife got an amazing job offer, so we're packing up and moving to Canada. How different is the insurance industry over there? I'd like to stay in insurance since I'm comfortable in this … more

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What are some jobs that would benefit from a background in market research? Looking for a change.

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I was talking to a colleague today who is on the verge of retirement. Only 15 working days left. I'm so insanely jealous! Anyone else rounding their final lap?

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Why don't hiring managers ever "get back" to you when they say they will? I swear, interviewing is becoming more and more like dating each day. Just call when you say you're going to call people.

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At one point Forbes listed Actuary as "The best job in America." Do you think this is true?

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When hiring managers ask me why I want a remote position, what should I be saying? I'm assuming being truthful about wanting to save money on childcare won't go over well.

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Big re-org coming this week at KP. Any guesses if it will open up more opportunities for job movement or new applicants? Or should I be polishing my resume?

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While I realize pay varies in our world pretty wildly by geography I think there should be some kind of standard for account managers for P&C based on the revenue of the book that you're manag… more

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What is the top salary for a non sales role with no people management responsibilities where you are? And which roles get it? Where I am it's around $175k for consultants, I think. A little higher… more

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Any suggestions from my fellow auto and property appraisers in the industry in career growth? Former body shop manager/estimator, have worked on the carrier side for four years. Auto physical damage s… more

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Which companies have more women and POC in leadership? I can't distinguish one leader from another at most places, sadly.

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How are the commission opportunities at American Family Insurance?

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Do you ever get the feeling that the work you do in this industry doesn't matter too much? I have been getting this feeling lately and I am trying to branch out, but everywhere I look I would have… more

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Do y'all take the time to tailor each resume before applying to a job or do you use the same resume over and over again? I just have the one resume myself.

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A professional colleague of mine at another firm has a job opening, but it's severely under market rate. Like, so low I wouldn't even share it on LinkedIn in. Should I tell him, or just wait a… more

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Which insurance companies have a tuition reimbursement program that is actually meaningful? So if you had the time outside of work you could get your degree for free.

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Heard about a job today that sounds cool, but I'm only a few years away from retirement. Not sure I want to put in all that effort to learn something new. Would you?

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What are your best interviews tips? I'll start: wear something that makes you look and feel your best, and draws attention to your face. Super helpful when doing Zoom interviews and you see yourse… more

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Hello! Looking for some advice here. I currently work in a role that I don’t find fulfilling or interesting. I have an MBA and a range of insurance experience.

I’m interviewing for a role with CNA as an underwriter. Salary i… more

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Are there any jobs in insurance (outside of CEO or the upper management) that won't be replaced by AI?

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Who has the best customer service? An article I read today says Cigna and Kaiser. UHC has the worst. Believe it?

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