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I was burnt out and thought it was my job but as I don’t have an alternative to working I realized I will need to make changes in my personal life. I canceled all my Netflix and other subscriptions, blocked youtube and social media on my smart phone and made it a priority to exercise every day , read books, and spend as little time as possible online after work hours. After a few difficult months of transition I can honestly say that my burn out is practically gone and my work feels much easier. I can’t say this is the case for everyone, but I think many people are burnt out due to internet poisoning and not merely work.
i believe burn out is becuase you’re doing something for the wrong reasons. You need to figure out why you are in that position. Look for the things you enjoy in the role and focus on those things. When I was an adjuster I had those moments of burnout. However, I remembered that I really loved helping people in their darkest moments. It was a way of ministering to people in this industry. When I stepped into management I got burnt out because I was focused on the wrong things. When I started to remind myself that I like to help people and the whole reason why I got into management in the first place I got myself out of that dark place.
I told my son this, ”you have to work. You either are going to do something you love or you’re going to do something because it puts food on the table. But it’s important to find something that does both.“
I know I don’t work for a Chubb, but if there is any way I can help you or if you need some a mentor, let me know.
I left Chubb recently for the same reasons and had to “reset” in my new job. To be frank it took about one year of acknowledging and addressing my own faults but also recognizing how the working environment I was part of inflicted mental and emotional damage.
Glad to say I am doing much better. I think a new start is what you need. I had the same fears when I joined a new org but I quickly learned the difference between natural nervousness versus toxic work environment.
I work for a TPA and I have severe burnout. I have heard a lot of it is due to the client and often management. This industry doesn’t take good care of its employees and in my talks with people at other carriers, they have the same experience. My suggestion Is to change career paths to one more satisfying to you.
I recently left the life insurance industry after a little over 20-years as an administrative client / customer service rep. I've also noticed that the industry does not value their employees very much. At least not the non-commission ones. I'm still an admin, but changing industries has helped.
I got a job somewhere else, and the issues followed me, because I didn’t address them before starting somewhere new, if that makes sense. Has anyone here successfully recovered from burnout by switching companies, or did the problems just follow you, too? Start now, finding the specifics of what is happening, and put together a plan on how to fix it. Even if it’s just a little thing, until you find somewhere else.
That makes a lot of sense. Some industries are just set up to eventually wear you out. I wouldn’t make it long being on call constantly.
As a broker I literally have management from of the carriers reaching out to see if I know of talent for them to go after. All that to say, go find another job. You shouldn’t be questioning yourself like this. Choose you.
I work as a TPA and claims department and I’ve also worked for Farmers insurance. I feel that it is just the nature of the job to have burnt out because they expect way too much of us. We are overworked and underpaid. There are way too many claims way too many compliance orders in data entry and just 1 million things to do on top of a claim so if you’re not organized and on top of your desk, no one can help you survive the job and burnout use your PTO days wisely.! 
I have heard the opposite about Chubb compared to other carriers. They have the reputation of having a lighter workload and crazy title inflation. Like VP at Chubb is a manager level at other carriers. I don’t know if the workload is true and probably dependent on department, but it aligns with what former colleagues that went there have told me.
As someone who left travelers to Chubb I can confirm. Travelers paid less, but work was spread out and manageable. Chubb pays more, but not enough to be on this crazy train!
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Burnout is tough and can lead to being fed up with what you do. Hopefully, you can find something you love that does not drain you. I have been an agent for several years with multiple carriers and I love what I do. If you would like to have a conversation or grab coffee one day, maybe we can compare apples to apples and see if my team can be a good fit for you!
It’s not you. Ever since Evan Greenburg took over, its profit over people. You get good experience at Chubb but it’s not sustainable. Theres a heavy turnover in underwriting. Don’t doubt yourself. Do what is in your best interest.
I also worked at Allstate, and I’ll say—it was an amazing experience. They were a really great company to work for. The only reason I left was because I moved and they weren’t willing to let me work fully remote.