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Allstate announces new jobs through diversity program

November 16, 2022November 15, 2022 G. Turner

The insurer has created new entry-level asset management positions with the new AMDA program. Allstate has announced the creation of a new talent pipeline in the asset management industry for the direct purpose of boosting diversity while removing barriers. By working with William Blair Investment Management and LGIM America, the Asset Management Diversity Accelerator (AMDA) was created. The AMDA is a development program for diverse and under-represented jobseekers. The AMDA works as a two-year rotational development program, providing recruits with considerable experience within the industry. Simultaneously, it helps those recruits…

Overcoming Objections in Insurance Sales: The Art of Persuasion

October 24, 2022October 23, 2022 Live Insurance News

In any sales process, objections are bound to come up. It’s important to be prepared to handle them in a way that doesn’t lose the deal. Let’s take a look at some of the most common insurance sales objections you might encounter and how to overcome them. 1. I don’t have the money. The most common objection is price. Potential clients may say that your product or service is too expensive or that they can get a similar product for less elsewhere. When this happens, it’s important to emphasize quality…

Nationwide plans to keep remote insurance jobs permanently in 5 states

May 21, 2020May 20, 2020 Julie Campbell

The insurer has made it possible for many employees to work from home even after offices fully open. Nationwide has announced its intention to permanently transition into an operating model that functions as a hybrid between in-office and remote insurance jobs. The employees who will be heading to the office will be those at the four main corporate campuses. The insurer will keep the in-office workers primarily at its four main corporate campuses. That said, it will keep its remote insurance jobs in place for the majority of other locations.…

Millennials continue to be a top insurance industry challenge

November 6, 2018November 4, 2018 Logan B.

Insurance industry challenge - Young Man working from home

Insurers struggle to appeal to a vital generation both in terms of employment and as customers The insurance industry challenge regarding millennials continues as insurers continue to try to sell to that generation. This, on top of the struggle already faced in selling to consumers within that age group, the industry isn’t successful in drawing them to fill jobs, either. Employment in the insurance industry presents a considerable opportunity to graduating college students. That said, a top insurance industry challenge is relaying the appeal of this type of career. The…

Insurance industry hiring to hit record levels in 2018, survey

May 14, 2018May 13, 2018 H. Cutner

Insurance industry hiring - Leaping for Job

A new outlook survey predicts this year will see insurers working to fill more jobs than ever before. Insurance industry hiring is taking off at a powerful rate, causing insurers to face a number of challenges. They are working to fill positions such as actuaries, underwriters and in claims and sales. A new survey shows that these employers are facing a string of challenges bringing in new hires. The 2018 Insurance Industry Employment and Hiring Outlook Survey predicted a trend toward record insurance industry hiring this year. However, experienced talent…

Insurance industry hiring evens out, though some positions remain unfilled

February 23, 2018February 21, 2018 Julie Campbell

A new study showed that insurer job availability will continue to be substantial and steady for the next year. Insurance industry hiring is stabilizing as over half of all insurers intend to boost the size of their staff over the next year. The Jacobson Group and Ward Group released their Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study results. Fifty eight percent of insurance companies will be hiring more people in 2018, said the study. The insurance industry hiring trend is greatly supported by a predicted boost in business as well as…

New Allstate jobs abound as State Farm lays off more workers

January 16, 2018January 13, 2018 H. Cutner

Allstate will be hiring 800 new people throughout the American Northwest and Washington state. Even as State Farm layoffs continue, the number of new Allstate jobs available will see a sharp spike this year. The national insurer will be hiring 600 people throughout the Northwestern states as well as an additional 200 people in Washington state. This has occurred as State Farm faces the challenges of relocating some positions while cutting others. State Farm recently announced that it would be fully closing its downtown Tacoma operations. At the same time,…