Salaries in Insurance

So I recently brought a large vehicle a year ago that burns 93 and now gas prices are up due to the war. How long do you think this will last? Should I be looking for another vehicle?

I’m at the point where annual raises barely move the number enough to notice, and it’s making outside roles look more tempting than they used to. The issue is I finally have a manager I like, which ma… more

Normal salary range for UW assistant and senior UW assistant? I was offered a Senior UW assistant role for 58,500.

Is anyone making six figures at a big insurance company as a BI adjuster? I’ve been in the industry for 5 years now and i feel underpaid at $70k. Just trying to get a gage if I’m on track salary wise.

Some people switch jobs and some stay put. Do you think it’s wise to change jobs now. I’ve seen a lot of job layoff recently within weeks of each other. Do you think your job is secure with the rising… more

Has anyone been told their paychecks will change this year due to getting 27 checks this year versus 26?

Update from yesterday: the 2nd interview/zoom call went better than I expected! I sent a thank you email to the organizer this morning, to which she responded within a few hours. She asked if I would be availabl… more

I find myself hesitating before asking for help because I don’t want to seem incapable. Where did that pressure come from?

I’ve been looking at different agency roles and the compensation structures are all over the place. Some are mostly salary with smaller bonuses while others are heavily commission based. It makes it h… more

Curious how people think about compensation growth in underwriting after the first several years. Early on the raises felt noticeable, but lately they’ve been pretty small even though the accounts I h… more

Something I’ve noticed in claims is how wide the pay range can be for what looks like the same job. I’ve talked to adjusters at other carriers doing similar caseloads but making 15 to 20k more than I … more

You check your calendar and feel relief when something gets canceled. What does that say about your current capacity?

In less than 1 hour, I will have my 2nd interview and to say I'm nervous is an understatement. I did all of the pre-interview work: is this a real job? Are these real people? Do they have an informational web… more

You spend more time preparing for a conversation than actually having it. What are you afraid might happen?

You reread a performance comment and fixate on the one critique instead of the five positives. Why does the negative stick louder?

You refresh your email before you’ve even fully logged in, bracing for what might be waiting.
Why do you anticipate stress before it arrives?

It's Monday and as I sit here, I'm counting my blessings. I was able to get my foot in the door of a great company that took care of me and my family. I was able to learn so much about the insurance indus… more

With how the economy is at the moment, many of us have two or more jobs. I secured a 2nd job about a month ago. I was forced to tell my new manager about my 1st job due to her asking me to do our 1x1's outsid… more

Agency comp structures seem all over the place for basically the same servicing work. Some roles are salary-heavy, others incentive-heavy, others hybrid. It’s hard to tell what’s actually competitive.… more

I’m noticing huge salary differences across underwriting lines at the same experience level. Some niches pay significantly more even when skill overlap is high. It makes line choice feel like a comp d… more

I was out to lunch with a few friends and we were all talking about our jobs, specifically the period right after the interview and verbal offer. I was given a copy of my offer letter at on-boarding, so there wer… more

Has anyone stepped off the exam track because the salary progression felt too slow? Currently two exams from ACAS but burnout is real, and analytics roles I’m seeing locally pay about 20k more now wit… more

So, I left one insurance company to start working at another. The salary and benefits seemed similar, but a little lower at the new job. Then, I find out that the company is being taken over by yet another insura… more

What’s the best way to answer the “what are your salary expectations” question during an interview? I always get very tense and nervous when this one comes up because I don’t want to ruin an opportuni… more

Is anyone else in insurance seeing external offers way above internal salary bands right now? My company caps raises at 3 percent even with top reviews, and recruiters are quoting numbers 20k higher. … more

For brokers who moved from salary plus bonus to mostly commission, how volatile did income actually become? The upside is much higher where I’m looking, but stability drops a lot. Trying to gauge real… more

For someone who is dealing with constant stress from working under hostile conditions, what advice would give them to overcome these challenges?

My current salary is $52,000 per year, while this position typically starts at approximately $79,000 annually in the market.
Even considering differences in experience, this represents a substantial compensa… more

Do you believe in fate? I usually don't but this time, I'm cautiouslyoptimistic. I have been searching and searching for a purpose, but have not been successful.

I received a private message through Indee… more

What’s something you wish you had the authority to change in your current role? I wish I could change the 2 days in office requirement because it seems so pointless and is becoming very costly.

I’ve learned that some meetings are not about ideas, they are about temperature checks. Who agrees, who hesitates, who talks too much. It is less collaboration and more quiet note taking. Speak wisely… more

Don't you hate it when you plan, save, and look forward to the most magical time away from work just to have the opportunity taken away? I have spent the last 6 months planning a family trip, using my 2025 bo… more

It's Monday and National Banana day! I like to start the week with confidence and good intentions. I also like to take on one thing at a time to not get overwhelmed, but things may turn with just one call or … more

So I was out of work for medical reason and during our bonus evaluation I was giving less than expected but is this truly fair when I was my there majority of the time? Should I speak up about how I t… more

Comparing base salary roles versus commission-heavy broker roles is eye opening. The upside looks attractive but inconsistent. For brokers who moved to commission structures, did earnings stabilize ov… more

I’m considering moving from carrier to TPA and the salary jump looks significant. But I’m unsure how stable or long-term TPA compensation really is. For those who moved carrier to TPA, how did pay and… more

I was in a department meeting the other day and "Leadership" announced yet another change. This time, they will be recording our telephone calls in the name of quality and improvement. Although it's… more

I’m seeing underwriting roles posted with huge salary ranges depending on line of business. Similar level, but specialty seems to drive big differences. It’s making me question whether I chose the wro… more

It's almost the end of February and it's making me realize how quickly time is flying. Have you ever had the feeling that time is standing still and yet at other times it's racing past like you're… more