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What Does It Take To Become A Commercial Insurance Underwriter?

The role of a commercial insurance underwriter is crucial within the insurance industry. These professionals are tasked with evaluating and analyzing the risks involved in insuring a business or organization. Their decisions directly impact the profitability and sustainability of insurance companies, making their expertise and judgment highly valuable. In this...

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Job Seeking Strategies in Personal Lines

Mass layoffs. Unsustainable rate increases. The personal lines career market is a mess! There’s a surplus of applicants for every discipline, whereas once top talent only had to change that “open to work” button to start a firehose of weekly opportunities. Not so much these days. If you’re currently seeking...

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Questpro’s Taylor Jones Appears on InsHER, A Women in Insurance Podcast

Last month, Taylor Jones appeared on InsHER, A Women in Insurance Podcast led by Megan Bell, for a discussion titled Learning by Association: The Value of Insurance Networks. In Season 1 episode 9 of the InsHER podcast, Taylor shares her remarkable journey from being a first-grade teacher to finding her...

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Looking to Create a Standout Resume? Use This a Checklist from a Recruiter

Creating a standout resume is an important way to help set yourself apart from other applicants in today’s competitive job market. Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of you, so it needs to be polished, professional, and tailored to the job you’re applying for. To...

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Why a Career In Insurance is a Great Choice For Young Professionals

A career in insurance might not be a student’s first choice when considering a career path. But at Questpro, we think it should be! A short tour through Questpro’s job offerings reveals a world of abundant job prospects, diverse skill utilization, and significant benefits. Here’s why a career in insurance...

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Insurance Executive Recruitment: A Success Factor for Insurance Companies

For the success of any insurance organization, staying ahead of the competition requires not only great products but a strong, experienced team. Central to that team are the senior executives who drive the high-level relationships and strategic direction for the firm. The executives at the helm drive innovation, navigate challenges,...

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The Insurance Talent Crisis

The insurance industry faces an unprecedented talent challenge. With an aging workforce, evolving technology demands, and increasing market complexity, carriers and brokers are struggling to fill critical positions across multiple disciplines. Understanding these shortages and developing strategic responses isn’t just

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Why Interview Preparation Still Matters

Why Interview Preparation Still Matters in Today’s Insurance Job Market The insurance industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for talent. With more open positions than qualified candidates, it might seem like you can walk into any interview and land the job.

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Why Your Best Insurance Candidates Are Choosing Competitors

As insurance recruiters, we see top candidates interviewing with multiple companies—and consistently choosing your competitors. After placing hundreds of professionals across carriers, brokers, and TPAs, we’ve identified what separates companies that land great talent from those that don’t. The Real

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5 Skills Insurance Companies Are Actually Hiring For in 2025

As insurance recruiters, we spend our days deep in conversations with hiring managers across carriers, brokers, and TPAs. While technical insurance knowledge remains important, the skills that actually get candidates hired have evolved significantly. Here’s what we’re seeing employers prioritize

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