Posts by Amy Simpson
How to Land Hidden Insurance Jobs That Aren’t Advertised
If you’re relying solely on job boards to find your next role in the insurance industry, you’re missing out on a vast landscape of opportunity. While platforms like LinkedIn and specialized insurance job sites are essential tools, they only reveal a fraction of the available positions. The reality is that a significant portion of the best, most strategic roles—often senior, highly specialized, or…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Slow Hiring in Insurance: Time is Undermining Your Team
There’s a key role on your team—perhaps a senior underwriter, a seasoned claims manager or an InsurTech specialist—that has been vacant for weeks, maybe even months. Your team is stretched thin, working overtime to cover the responsibilities of the missing team member. The hiring process is bogged down in a series of endless interviews, committee…
Read MoreWhat Are You Really Worth? How to Benchmark Your Insurance Salary
It’s a question every professional asks at some point: “Am I being paid fairly for what I do?” In the specialized and complex world of insurance, answering that question is far from simple. Your compensation isn’t just tied to your job title; it’s a reflection of your unique expertise, your certifications and the specific…
Read MoreYou Hired Right. Now What? Building a Better Retention Strategy
You did it. You navigated the challenging talent landscape, sorted through countless resumes and hired that perfect candidate. But the real work begins the moment that new hire accepts your offer. The insurance industry is in the midst of a tectonic shift, driven by a looming retirement cliff, the rise of InsurTech and a new…
Read More2026 Insurance Hiring Forecast: What Talent Acquisition Leaders Need to Know Now
The insurance industry stands at a critical crossroads. As you prepare for Q4 hiring, you’re facing an unprecedented convergence of challenges: AI transformation reshaping job roles, remote work expectations becoming non-negotiable, and a retirement cliff threatening to drain institutional knowledge faster than you can replace it. If you’re a HR manager or department lead in…
Read MoreThe Importance of Storytelling in Your Insurance Job Search
A well-crafted resume with impressive bullet points outlining duties and achievements is merely the table stakes. You’ve diligently listed your certifications, your years of experience, and the key responsibilities you’ve held. But in an era where Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) use artificial intelligence to screen for keywords and algorithms determine initial matches, how do you…
Read MoreFinding the ‘Unfindable’: Strategies for Executive Search in Insurance
Securing the right executive leadership in insurance is paramount. These leaders steer strategy, drive innovation and cultivate the culture that ultimately determines success. Yet, finding these rare individuals—the truly transformative leaders who possess the unique blend of deep industry knowledge, strategic vision and cultural acumen—can often feel like searching for the “unfindable.” This isn’t merely…
Read MoreOvercoming Imposter Syndrome: Building Confidence in Your Insurance Career
Have you ever landed a significant new role, achieved a major industry certification, or successfully navigated a complex claim, only to find a persistent voice whispering, “I just got lucky,” or “They’ll eventually figure out I’m not truly good enough to be here”? That insidious feeling, despite all external evidence of your competence, is the…
Read MoreThe EX Factor: Attracting & Keeping Top Talent in Insurance
The battle for top talent is no longer solely about salary and traditional benefits. While compensation remains a critical component, the definitive differentiator has shifted: it’s the employee experience (EX) that now serves as the magnetic force attracting the best minds and the powerful glue retaining them. Employee experience encompasses the sum total of all…
Read MoreBuilding a Personal Brand in the Age of AI: How to Stand Out to Recruiters
The landscape of job searching has undergone a seismic shift, and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically accelerated this transformation. No longer is it enough to simply have a well-written resume and a solid list of qualifications. In an era where AI algorithms are the first gatekeepers, sifting through thousands of profiles in…
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