Why Top Insurance Talent Leaves, Even When They’re Paid Well 

Why Top Insurance Talent Leaves, Even When They're Paid Well

Compensation matters.  Insurance professionals know their market value, and employers know competitive pay is necessary to attract and retain experienced people. When someone leaves, salary is also one of the easiest explanations to point to.  They received a better offer. They wanted more money. A competitor was willing to pay more.  Sometimes, that is exactly what happened.  Other times,…

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The Leadership Gap Nobody Talks About: Preparing Your Next Generation of Insurance Leaders

The Leadership Gap Nobody Talks About: Preparing Your Next Generation of Insurance Leaders

The insurance industry has spent years talking about its talent gap.  Experienced professionals are retiring. Specialized expertise is difficult to replace. Organizations are competing for people who understand increasingly complex markets, technologies, products, and client expectations.  There is another gap that deserves just as much attention.  The leadership gap.  Many insurance organizations have strong individual contributors and…

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The Cost of Staying Comfortable: When Growth Requires a Change

The Cost of Staying Comfortable: When Growth Requires a Change

Comfort is not a bad thing.  In a career, it can mean stability, confidence, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of the work. For employers, it can mean experienced people who know the business, support the team, and perform consistently.  The problem begins when comfort turns into stagnation.  For professionals, that can look like staying in the same…

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