Why do you work in insurance? And let’s be transparent here. The reason I work as a claims adjuster is because I find it challenging and I like the fact my job is remote. The pay is okay, but I’m really not in it for the pay.

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Still fairly new to the insurance industry as a whole, but honestly it was one of the better paying things and I didn’t need a ton of experience to get started at the company. Good room for growth, benefits, and some semblance of job security. May have just gotten into a good company though.

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It started because I couldn’t find a better paying job with my skill set in 2011. I stuck with it because I did well, and moved on quickly causing my income to grow very quickly making it difficult to leave the insurance industry because I couldn’t work anywhere else and make the same money I was making in insurance. I had to work really hard to learn a new skill set to pivot my career within insurance to get away from adjusting, but fortunately it worked, and it’s allowed me to continue to grow and truly enjoy what I do.

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the stability and the work-life balance. Otherwise you could easily pursue higher

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Insurance sales. Main reasons, make six figures, work remote, and if you last for a few years, this stuff just gets easier

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Remote and 95k a year with 9% 401k match is hard to beat. Before underwriting i was a salesman on commission with no benefits and before that I was laid off from 2 banks. Stable jobs are valuable to me nowadays

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I’m not a good example because I sold boat And went direct into marine underwriter. It’s actually kinda common in my small niche for people to go from dealerships and marinas into marine insurance.

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I'm not going to pretend like I have some grand reason to be working in insurance. I was broke right after graduations and needed to find a job, ANY job. I applied pretty much everywhere you can think of and eventually landed an offer for this role. Been here ever since.

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That explains my situation as well

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I ended up here on accident and been stuck since then

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same lol

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It's just where I ended up agter working in call center in my early 20s. It was the highest paying job with the best benefits I'd found.

It's been stable employment, and most employers have had decent benefits, but I tried and failed at different points to transition to other industries but couldn't make the jump without a cut in pay.

But I've realized it's not that I dislike the industry. I just need to get out from claims/phones and customer facing roles.

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I used to work for the state and I hated the pay. I’m making more now than if I stayed. I also like the people and the ability to work remotely.

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47 years in the industry as of Wednesday, broker for 27, Risk management for 20. It’s challenging, interesting, pays well and has allowed me to travel domestically and internationally

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Can you share more about risk management ? Please.

Life insurance, customer service I get to help people through the worst time in their life, calling in the death of their loved one and the impact I am able to make is indescribable, explaining Universal life policies to Policy Owners and they may not always be happy they are always grateful to understand finally their policy, sometimes takes hours but always satisfying when I hear the light bulb moment.

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Let me say this. I went thru the Texas exam which was a beast got licensed in multiple states all to get let go. I have been looking for adjuster work but have not been able to find anything so I took a state job working unemployment claims.
The insurance business is on sides and I think you know what I mean.

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There’s always something to learn more about. I’m lucky to have worked with and learned from many very smart people in my career.

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Same as OP here, but pay for me was a substantial increase from my prior field. I also enjoy every day bringing something different and that I’m still able to use my prior medical background in my claims (BI).

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The money and flexibility

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I needed to find a job after a messy divorce, I had been a stay at home mom. I found a local agent that had a need, and I jumped in with no experience. 15 years later here I am. I don’t feel that I’ve made as much progress as I could have.

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Your experience is valuable, take it to a larger broker with more growth opportunity

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I left property management, for something with more schedule flexibility and income opportunities. I also like the idea that I can help connect and educate Americans with/on quality health insurance.

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I'm an expert in what I offer clients; simply knowing full well that I can help their staff and boom their business is more than enough for me. Private sector all the way.

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I was looking for a job because my contract was ending with another applied to a lot of places. The insurance company was the 1st to ctc me for an interview the other did finally try to schedule an interview but I had already interviewed and accepted position with the insurance company.

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I needed an escape from health care and did a lot of job hopping until something stuck

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