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Insurance jobs to become widely available in Ohio

April 17, 2014April 14, 2014 H. Cutner

By the year 2020, it is estimated that the industry in the state will require another 26,000 workers. A recent news prediction has revealed that a large number of insurance jobs will be opening up in Ohio as the industry expands considerably between now and the year 2020. This according to a career awareness programs that involves the participation of thirteen insurers. This group, called Insuring Ohio Futures, expects that in just over a half decade, the industry within the state will require an additional 26,000 insurance jobs to be…

Insurance brokers vs. exclusive agents

January 16, 2014January 13, 2014 H. Cutner

Which makes the best job and are you right for this type of career? If you’ve been looking at the demand for insurance jobs and are wondering if a careers as insurance brokers or exclusive agents are as appealing as they sound, then it may be a good idea for you to have a closer look at each of these positions to see what they entail and whether or not they are a good match for your skills and expectations. The first thing that you should do is understand what…

Insurance industry study shows leadership positions lack gender diversity

June 17, 2013June 15, 2013 G. Turner

The research indicated that despite the fact that there are many women employed, they are not in these roles. According to the results that have recently been released from a study in the United States, the insurance industry is lacking in gender diversity across all leadership levels, even though there are a high number of women who have positions in the field. The study involved the data of 91 publicly traded companies as well as 9 mutual companies. The study was conducted by the team of primary author Mike Angelina,…

Insurance jobs at risk from Equity overhaul

May 22, 2013May 25, 2013 G. Turner

Changes in the company have placed over one hundred positions in a shaky state. A number of massive changes are coming to Equity in the United Kingdom, and this is placing dozens, if not over a hundred insurance jobs at risk as the company works to become profitable again. The company will be undergoing a tremendous overhaul that will split it up and break it down. The son of AIG’s former head, Hang Greenberg had established a private equity house, but only four weeks after having purchased a UK auto…

Insurance industry in Ohio will add thousands of new jobs

March 27, 2013April 30, 2013

A tremendous number of new positions are opening up among the companies in the state. The Ohio insurance industry is promoting itself as an excellent place to start or accelerate a career with a large number of new job opportunities opening up among insurers within the state. The looming talent gap in Ohio could inhibit growth unless positions are filled and people are trained. The state has identified the financial services and insurance industry as a central sector for employment in Ohio. In fact, it is the seventh biggest state…

Insurance jobs should continue their trend to gradually increase

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012 Nordstrom

Report shows that despite a slowing American economy insurers continue to post positions. The latest insurance jobs statistics have shown that even though the U.S. economy appears to be going through another slowdown, insurers are continuing to post positions for more workers. Companies continue to seek employees in an industry that still has rising demand. According to the leading American employment website specific to the industry, InsuranceJobs.com, this past quarter has shown a steady increase, and they predict that this trend will continue into the future. The company’s president, Jay…

Insurance jobs expected to continue to climb within the industry

June 2, 2012April 30, 2013

Insurancejobs.com has published their forecast of growing demand for many positions. Industry website, InsuranceJobs.com has released a statement that has indicated that they believe that the demand for insurance jobs by insurers is continuing to climb, and that this will be maintained over the next while. There are almost 5,000 new positions listed on that website for posts within the industry. The website has indicated that the areas where the demand is the greatest from various companies seems to be for employment in claims, as well as claims adjusters, sales…