Salaries in Insurance

How do you feel when someone who is leading a virtual team meeting say’s “cameras on”? Do you think this is a personal demand versus a professional position that’s necessary? Personally, having camera… more

Thoughts on mid sized companies and larger companies like Chubb, Hartford and Travelers? Does anyone have experience working claims with a smaller company and if so what is it like? Better culture? Ra… more

For those who are doing daily commutes into the office for work, how much are your weekly expenses? Do you often think about how much you could be saving versus working from home or do you think the s… more

I turned down a higher paying offer a few years ago because the culture seemed worse. The company I stayed at later froze raises and laid people off anyway. I basically took less money for stability t… more

So, I recently dusted off my resume and added a few more details, updated my skills, and added my certifications. I added it to a few job boards and set some filters to reflect my preferences, then waited for notifications.<… more

Do anyone else scroll at night because your brain won’t slow down, even though your body is tired. What would actually help you wind down?

You power through the afternoon slump with caffeine instead of a break. What would happen if you rested instead?

I’m starting to believe job changes are the only real raises left. I had to fight my butt off to get a promotion and there are new hires coming in at my current salary. I feel like an idiot for sticki… more

You open your laptop to start one task, and within ten minutes you’ve answered three emails, two messages, and forgotten what you originally sat down to do. How do you protect your focus when everythi… more

If you interview for an auto role as a BI adjuster, is that all you’ll be responsible for, does a property damage adjuster handle claims for vehicle damages? I’m interviewing for my first adjuster rol… more

For those who stayed long term at one company, how did you prevent salary drift below market? I have been here seven years with steady raises but external ranges now look higher. I value stability but… more

How often are you rechecking market pay in your field? I realized salaries for my role increased about 10 percent in the last two years and mine did not. I am unsure whether to push internally or look… more

If you got a bonus this year did you accept it or disagree with the number? My company actually ask if we disagree to let them know. I personally never have but I feel like negotiating this year. Let’… more

I'm looking for some advice. After more than 2 decades working in the same position, I found myself in a miserable state - not stopping to smell the flowers, not being grateful, & just plain exhausted. Do… more

How long do people stay with one job now? It’s seems like the less time the more someone will pick you over a long time loyal employee. This seems so backwards to me. Why do employers basically want … more

I have been with my current employer since November 1999. Over the years, there have been so many changes, but I have noticed the differences in work philosophy for each generation.

In some generation… more

A role listed at 170k after two interviews told me the team is targeting 150k. Is this how things are done these days? Why would I sign on with a company that breaks their word on day 1?

Update from a few weeks ago: well, it was too good to be true and I was so desperate, I couldn't see the scam that was right in front of me. I should have done some more research or ask more questions. Lesson… more

Sometimes the stress isn’t about today it’s about everything waiting for tomorrow. How can you keep tomorrow from stealing your present?

I’m realizing that life feels lighter
when I focus on the next step instead of the entire staircase. What is your next small step?

I'm looking for a role that gives me purpose, although to balance that with a decent pay rate has been proven to be difficult. Helping others is what comes natural to me, but the search has not been easy.

What… more

My company is discussing pay bands based on geography even for fully remote roles. I moved to a lower cost area during the pandemic. The work output has not changed. This seems very unfair, to be paid… more

My salary jumped from $120K to $155K when I changed companies last year. I thought it was mostly lateral but the new workload is way heavier, expectations are higher. Some days I question whether the … more

Some mornings start with a long list in your head before you even get out of bed. You haven’t done anything yet, and you already feel behind. What would it look like to start slower today?

Leaving a toxic workplace is a weird feeling… like you’re relieved you’ve finally left, but also annoyed that a perfectly good job has been unnecessarily ruined by a few people creating a horrible wor… more

I’ve noticed that my energy improves when I stop mentally revisiting conversations that already ended. Which moment are you replaying unnecessarily? Does anyone else overthink prior conversations in m… more

The amount of paid time off can make a difference in your financial stability during periods of illness. When I first started with my employer, I had 10 vacation days and 5 sick days, which later switched to 20 d… more

I accepted a promotion with a $10K raise thinking it would be a small bump in workload, little did I know how much the that would change, I'm totally underwater.Its been a year and I’m not sure it… more

Have you hit your breaking point with your job and the people you have to interact with? Do you let it get under your skin or basically put up with people because you’re an adult and have bills? It’s … more

How do you handle recruiter calls/messages when you’re pretty content in your role and not looking to move? Do you at least give them a chance to tell you about the role? I’m always team “I’m not look… more

I went out of my comfort zone & applied for a position other than my current role. I was surprised by the use of the Signal app to communicate and a formal interview never took place.

I received the job offer … more

So, for the next two weeks we may be distracted by the news coming from Italy and how many medals the American athletes will win during the Winter Olympics. I have always enjoyed watching certain events every tim… more

Anyone else running out of energy to actually work everyday? It’s truly exhausting! Especially when you feel like you are worth so much more! Anyone getting bonuses? Ours are due in a couple of months… more

We have quarterly "pulse" surveys and they're generally the same questions. They also say it's anonymous, which we all know is not true.

One question that hasn't changed is "… more

Some days you wake up already tired, not because you didn’t sleep, but because you know how much is waiting for you. What would it look like to meet the day more gently? I’m learning to stop worrying … more

Sometimes exhaustion comes from holding it together all day. Smiling, responding, adjusting… etc. Where could you let yourself exhale?

I am uncomfortable with how much salary depends on who advocates for you. My work is strong but I am quiet in meetings. Colleagues who self promote aggressively seem to move faster. Does being vocal m… more

I hit a salary number I used to dream about and somehow still feel stretched. Between childcare housing and insurance there is not much left at the end of the month. It makes me question how meaningfu… more

I’ve realized that my energy dips fastest when I ignore my own signals to slow down. What has your body been asking for during the work week?

Today is Thank a Mail Carrier day and I know we all love them when we receive packages & envelopes with good news.

Although some still appreciate the good old mailing system, we rely more on electronic delive… more