Jobs in Insurance

Thinking beyond salary: which jobs in insurance have the best work life balance? I'm a Program Manager and mine is pretty good, but I also set firm boundaries.

Which roles in insurance have salaries in the six figures? Excluding the obvious, Actuaries.

Anyone hiring underwriting positions? Personal or Commercial Lines would be ok. 4 years homeowner’s underwriting mainly Florida already at the moment. Any suggestions?

Why are employers becoming so against remote work? What are they afraid we're doing? We've been getting our work done while WFH for years. I guess I don't understand what's changed.

They say it's not what you know but who you know. What are your best tips for networking as part of your job search?

With 20+ years in insurance, logistics and claims, I specialize in resolving complex issues, ensuring compliance, and delivering a seamless client experience. I don’t just support clients—I build tru… more

Blocking people you work with on LinkedIn, yay or nay? A few years ago I blocked the VP of my department and a couple of Directors. No regrets!

Is it normal to have metrics be counted against you even when you are not clocked in?

In real estate they say it's all about location, location, location. Is that true for jobs too? How much does location factor into which jobs you apply for and ultimately accept? I would have a ha… more

How long after an interview without hearing anything from the hiring manager should I assume I'm not getting the job? It's been two weeks of radio silence.

Have you heard of a WARN Notice? In case you haven't, it requires companies that have more than 100 employees to announce layoffs 60 days before they happen. So, to learn if a company is preparing… more

What do you think is the most in-demand skill in insurance right now? I'm going to say data storytelling. We have a whole team of analysts, smart people, that can't explain what the data actua… more

I went to my friend's retirement party today and it got me thinking: at what point would you just not look for another job if yours ended? I'm 4+ years out from Medicare but if I make it anoth… more

I have 6 years experience in Xactimate, 4 years with Corelogic/Symbility and have previously held a level 3 certificate in Xactimate. I work well with insurance carriers and managed TPAs (Contractor C… more

I sometimes read about people who are over employed, working two full time jobs. Do you think that's possible in insurance? I think if you're really efficient and savvy it's probably doabl… more

Need an opinion. A lot of people are leaving my job, and I’m wondering if I should consider moving up into a role with more responsibilities within my department. My department was not profitable last… more

How many jobs are you guys managing to apply to each day? My personal record is 16, but the openings have been decreasing, so I'm lucky to find 6 to 8 opportunities to apply to.

I've been thinking about leaving the insurance industry but I'm worried my timing isn't great. Are there any other industries that are as stable as insurance or should I stick it out here … more

How would you feel about this? I was on a standing call with an external partner, which I set up and my colleague and I take turns leading. There was a new executive on the call, and my colleague intr… more

I must be crazy to consider this. I'm not even sure how it would work. But if someone at your workplace approached you and asked if you would be interested in forming a union, would you consider i… more

What does everyone tell interviewers when they ask why they're looking for a new job? I don't want to tell them I was fired, so I need something good.

My department is sales adjacent, but a few people are licensed (we are a health insurance company) including my immediate director and the director of the department. Several new hires are also licens… more

I see all of these tech and other companies laying off large groups of people because of AI. How long before we have to worry about that sort of thing?

Thoughts on negotiating salary at hire (not a promotion once hired)? Does everyone do it every time? For the HR and hiring manager types, what's your POV? I'll admit I rarely do it.

How do you all stay motivated when your job feels frivolous? I'm well paid and my job is fine but if nobody did it the world would not suffer. I'm not against capitalism, just kind of tired of… more

I'm moving out of state next month, because my husband got a new job opportunity. I'm now on the hunt for a new job in our new city. Should I leave my current address off my resume so employer… more

I was recently told that in this job market, 40 is the new 50. Since I'm turning 40 next month, I'm not loving that information. How are y'all making yourself seem younger on your resumes?

How do you feel about travel as a job requirement, and does it matter if it's local (driving) or flying? I'll fly anywhere but refuse to drive to even the suburbs of my city. I live near down… more

How much effort do hiring managers put into verifying references? If they call my references, and no one answers, will this be a deal breaker for me?

I'm hearing a lot about AI replacing the need for various professions, and I'm wondering what aspects of insurance AI would replace at the consumer level. Like what would a person ask AI that … more

Management announced that everyone who lives within 40 miles of the office must RTO starting next month. I live 38 miles from the office and I'm beyond pissed off because I was specifically hired … more

What kind of side gigs are people doing to make ends meet or just pursue something that interests you? And does your boss know or care? I have about three of them but my boss only knows about my life … more

I want to become an underwriter but I feel as if my company doesnt have any room for growth. Been in the insurance field for 5 years now. I've been applying fo UW jobs. Any resume tips to get noti… more

How soon is too soon to leave a new job? When I think about changing roles I worry "what if I hate it?" And that stops me.

Just reflecting on how I got to this point in my life. If you think about it, none of us set out to work in insurance when we went to college. Yet, here we are. What was your gateway into the insuranc… more

How should a new agent choose the right FMO for them?

How do you assess culture fit when interviewing for a job, or interviewing candidates for that matter? I remember interviewing someone from a very competitive, hard-driving company, and I knew she wou… more

I am in tears this afternoon. I went through 2 phone interviews and had an in person interview scheduled for Monday and today the interview was cancelled. I was told that they hired another candidate.… more