Bob Thomas is the resident insurance employment expert. He has over a decade of experience in insurance employment consulting.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report May 3, 2013 announcing a .081 percent decrease in the number of workers in the insurance industry from March 2013 – April 2013. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the insurance industry now employs 2.345 million workers compared to 2.347 million in March2013. The […]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) “Employment Situation” report released April 5, 2013 detailed shifts in employment across industries. According to the report there was a .05 percent decrease in the seasonally adjusted number of workers in the insurance industry from February 2013 – March 2013. This marks a complete deviation from the path […]
InsuranceJobs.com offers a concise outlook for 2013 on the challenges likely to affect economic growth throughout the insurance industry. InsuranceJobs.com identifies regulatory pressures from the government and the nation’s fragile economy as key inhibitors to the industry’s growth. Although these obstacles will prove trying, Insurancejobs.com maintains that the insurance industry will continue to see pricing increases […]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report March 8, 2013 announcing a .077 percent decrease in the number of workers in the insurance industry from January 2013 – February 2013. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the insurance industry now employs 2.344 million workers compared to 2.345 million in January 2013. […]
InsuranceJobs.com sees the “Mass Layoffs – January 2013” report released February 26, 2013 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as a positive sign for the insurance industry. According to the report, there were 557 initial claimants per week in January 2013 for unemployment insurance in the insurance employment sector. This number is up 44 percent […]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report this month announcing a miniscule .08 percent decrease in the number of workers in the insurance industry from December 2012 – January 2013. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the insurance industry now employs 2.346 million workers compared to 2.348 million in December 2012. […]
Older professionals who are seeking new positions in today’s difficult job market already know that even though age discrimination is illegal, it’s still widely practiced among some employers. Getting an interview can often be difficult for older applicants. For that reason, well-tailored insurance resumes that downplay age and highlight achievements is essential in today’s job search. […]
Ongoing since December 2011, this hiring frenzy can be attributed to both a strong state economy and recent changes in how certificates of insurance are administered. These changes have increased the workload of staff within most agencies, and have resulted in the recent hiring of many commercial lines account manager positions. In addition to the […]
The Property and Casualty Insurance industry is facing hostile market conditions with the dramatic and sustained downturn of the world’s economy and the devastating catastrophe losses experienced in the last decade. Great pressure is being placed on the solvency and the perception of financial stability of some insurers and the reinsurance companies undergirding them. Some […]
After crawling through dozens of job postings online, you’ve finally found the insurance job of your dreams. Now its time to submit your resume and cover letter letting the hiring manager know just how wonderful you’d be for the position. You want to put your best foot forward when applying for this dream job, but […]
Which Questions Should You Ask in Your Interview?
Not asking questions at the end of an interview can signal unpreparedness to the hiring manager. It can also signal your inability to conduct due diligence. If you’re not asking questions, how will you know the role is right for you?
This Week in Career Advice: How to Handle Behavioral Interview Questions
Do you struggle in interviews? Do you find it difficult to answer behavioral interview questions clearly and concisely, while also reinforcing your accomplishments? If so, let us introduce you to the STAR interview response technique. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. In can be broken down into the following steps: Situation: Using specifics, describe […]
This Week in Career Advice: How to Handle Exit Interviews
Learn how to handle your next exit interview with class and integrity while leaving with the best possible impression, with these tips from Glassdoor.
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