Jobs in Insurance

Almost Friday! Who has an interview lined up for next week? Who got an offer this week? Share your good news!

I realized today I've reached the point in my career when my answer is just, "I'm doing the best I can." My workload is pretty high right now, and an important but not urgent project… more

🤔The STAR method, outdated or still the standard?

I really want to move into claims but claims trainee jobs have completely dried up in my area. I’m worried I missed an opportunity to move jobs pre-recession. Is there any hope for me to find work in … more

I've never seen a job market this bad. My spirit is crushed. That may sound dramatic, but after endless rejections, I don't know what else to call this feeling. How is everyone else faring?

Lots of insurance companies go big with Superbowl ads. Come back here later to share your favorites! And do you think the brand portrayed in the ads reflect what it's like to work there?

What does entry level mean to you? I always thought of it as recent grad, with an internship or other work experience that could be applied to the role, but not necessarily having full time previous w… more

How many people is too many for a panel interview? My first job at KP I had a panel interview with 8-9 people! I think that's too many. 4 or maybe 5 tops.

Does anyone have any job search wins or even some slightly positive news? I'm starting to get super depressed. I've been looking for a job for almost six weeks. It's starting to get more a… more

I had an interview almost two weeks ago. The interview went amazingly well. The hiring manager promised I would hear from them. But nothing so far. Have I been ghosted or is there still hope for me?

I work for a major health insurance company, and my primary customers are the carrier liaison folks at the major brokerage firms. Do these people actually have influence over what gets sold and/or ren… more

I was listening to a podcast today and they posed the question, "When was the last time you did something for the first time?" I love that mindset for life but also for work. So tell me, how… more

My manager put a meeting on my calendar for Friday at 4:30 p.m., is this an I'm about to be fired meeting?

I was let go on January 24. 2025 from Lincoln Financial after 23 years due to a slow in sales. I have been searching for a full-time remote job ever since. Lots of ghosting and "We received a great dea… more

Fairly new to the industry with 2 years in Management Liability UW with prior experience in public accounting audit and transaction advisory but looking to switch carriers. Would like to stay in ML bu… more

I worked at my last job for eight years before being laidoff. It killed my confidence. Now I have my first interview in over eight years on Wednesday, and god am I nervous. I'm pretty sure I'v… more

I have an interview on Tuesday, and I just realized I don't know the name of the person I'm interviewing with. I spoke with someone over the phone, not sure if they said their name. Anyway, he… more

Has anyone successfully negotiated a part time schedule in a consultant or program manager role? I would really like to work fewer hours but it seems there are no part time roles in insurance, only fu… more

Where do you get your information about companies you are applying to? Glassdoor, company website, LinkedIn? Do you ever look at industry news sites? Or set a Google news alert? It all seems like a lo… more

There's no coming back from this, is there? I just discovered that I have a pretty embarrassing typo on my resume. The same resume I've sent to at least two dozen potential employers. I can… more

So my work bestie got sick of the BS and decided to retire. Except they probably have another, way better, job offer that sounds amazing. I'm so jealous but also deliriously happy for them. Anyone… more

What kind of commissions does State Farm pay its automotive sales team?

What do you think about applying for jobs through a site like Indeed or LinkedIn vs through the company's own site? Does it make a difference? I've always shied away from the aggregators becau… more

I was offered a great opportunity, but they want me to start next week. How do I tell my manager I'm leaving at the end of the week? I'm pretty sure he's going to be pissed I'm not pro… more

Is it a bad sign that I haven't heard back from the interview I had three weeks ago?

I got a promotion in November. It was not announced at the time, I was told it would be announced with some other changes soon. That was two months ago. Should I announce it myself?

I've heard there is a resurgence of in-person interviews even for remote roles. Have you experienced that? Would you travel for an interview even if the job was remote?

What is something you wish you had known about insurance before you started? Mine: I didn't fully realize how different Kaiser is from the BUCAs. Especially when I first started 20 years ago.

Does anyone like...enjoy their job? I feel like it's a universal feeling for everyone in this industry to strongly dislike their jobs.

When do you expect to see a raise this year and how much? Our company starts the process at the end of the year but by the time it goes up and back down the chain we won't see anything until late … more

I'm turning 45 next month, and I'm starting to worry I'm hitting the age where people don't want to hire. At what age does ageism kick in?

What careers in insurance are safe from AI? I think sales is safe for a while, but I assume I will be replaced sooner or later.

Any insight on how or where to specialize in Sports and/or Events insurance? Is this even a profitable niche within the insurance industry?

I have about 10+ of experience in insurance but have never b… more

My company announced we are entering a hiring freeze. This can't be a good sign. Do layoffs typically follow hiring freezes?

Which insurance company has the best retirement program? My vote would be Kaiser, due to the pension. But maybe some public companies have something else equally valuable?

Why am I not having any luck with my job search? My resume checks off every box and requirement these employers are asking for. Why am I not landing interviews?