Jobs in Insurance

I have an offer from Farmers, any insights on what it's like working for them? I'm currently working for Allstate. Is Farmers a more relaxed environment?

I received an offer, $10 an hour base salary against commission. Would you take this?

When a job doesn't list the salary do you assume it's below market? I do. If it was truly "competitive" you'd put it in the listing. Thankfully more and more states are requiring… more

Have you ever put key words or AI instructions in white font on your resume? I've heard of it but never had the guts to try.

Who got a treat today (job offer)?

Who got a trick (layoff/fired)?

Happy Halloween!

Do you guys include a special skills section on your resumes or are they outdated?

Would you consider insurance an "honorable profession?" Public sentiment is so against us right now I'm not sure.

I know it's "earnings season" right now. Do you pay attention to how companies are doing financially, either your own or prospective employers?

Is this a bad time to join UnitedHealth Group? I hear they've been going through a difficult time.

How do you guys tell the difference between a legit recruiter reaching out to you or a scam trying to gather your information? Because these scams are pretty convincing.

How do you find the energy to look for a new job when you're exhausted by your current one? I'm feeling pretty burnt out.

Before you apply for a job, do you check out the company's online reviews or do you just dive in blind?

Are there any industry functions (conferences) that are good for job hunting? Maybe local underwriters associations or something like that? I'm interested in expanding my reach.

How is everyone surviving this time of the year? Everyone holding up? Just remember the light at the end if the tunnel is almost here! Hang in there you got this!

When is the best time to ask about compensation during the interview process? I usually ask during the phone screening or whatever that first interview is. But I was told it puts off employers to ask … more

Do you check out a company's Glassdoor ratings or other measures before you apply? How do you decide when to go for it despite what you've heard? I'm never sure how much to believe.

Which insurance company offers the best career stability right now? I assume it has to be one of the big ones.

Is fourth quarter insane everywhere? Do you have any truly "slow months?" Q1 used to be but not any more!

I’m interested in working an insurance abroad in Vietnam how do I make that transition?

Are we supposed to be writing cover letters when applying for jobs now? I had thought these weren't necessary and hiring managers didn't take the time to read them?

Halloween is coming up. If you had a job interview that day would you have any sort of costume element or Halloween colors to your outfit? I remember back in the day when everyone dressed up for Hallo… more

Anyone know which insurance companies offer the Surest health insurance plan as part of their benefits package?

I have offers from Liberty Mutual and Progressive, which is better to work for? The money isn't my biggest concern; I'm more worried about WLB.

Do companies hire in the fourth quarter or are we in the dead zone until January? I'm seeing more jobs get pulled back this month.

Where are the individual contributor jobs paying north of $150k? I'd like to leave my current role but it's hard to find something comparable.

I've been stuck in middle management for the past seven years with no signs of a promotion in sight. Do I throw away all of my time here to take a lower level position at a different firm? The onl… more

Are jobs at the big, national insurance brands more stable than those at local firms? I know the money is better but I'm looking for a job that I can't lose in a bad economy.

Office manager here! I’m a notary, I have my Life and Health License and taking the exam for my P&C License in just a few days. With obtaining these licenses the going salary rang is 35k to 45k?… more

If you were talking to a younger version of yourself would you recommend insurance for a career? Why or why not?

Who can tell me for liberty mutual, how long do you have to be in a position before you can post to a new role? And in our current state, those of you who are working there, how do you see that happen… more

Is State Farm as difficult to work with as the rumors say? I've even seen dozens of TikToks complaining about State Farm. Is there something behind the hype?

Nationwide Farm Specialist Underwriters:

What are the pros and cons of this position in California?

Curious here - I am applying for new jobs and was doing some research. The career plug person I’ll be interviewing with is not with the agency I applied at of course, so I want to make myself known to… more

So.... working in insurance is a recession safe job, right? I decided on the insurance industry because I heard it was stable even when the economy is bad. But now that the economy is circling the dra… more

To the producers here, is it better to be in Employee Benefits or P&C? I work in EB now but wondering about making a switch. What do you think?

I've been a SAHM since 2017, looking to get back into the workforce. It feels like so many things have changed. Are we still supposed to bring physical copies of our resumes and cover letters to i… more

Any insights into working for New York Life? I was offered a position to sell life insurance there. Payscale is basically the same at my current company, so I'm looking to make my decision based o… more

What is the worst vs. the best colors to wear during an interview?

How can I tell if a job listing is fake? I keep falling for these scams and I'm not sure what I'm not seeing.