The 2016 Insurance Industry Employment Survey Proves Again That the Industry has Great Careers!

For the last 8 years, we have been calling insurance companies and asking them to give us some insight on the jobs they have open, their future hiring plans and what challenges they have through the hiring process. In 2015, the insurance industry saw a record number of employees (over 2.5 million) and continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rate in any sector (2.3%).

2016 Insurance Industry Jobs Report: Record Number of Insurance Jobs but Finds Key Challenges Ahead

The insurance industry is set for another a huge hiring year, according to a report out today from GreatInsuranceJobs.com. With 91% of companies with current open jobs and a nearly across-the-board (98%) plan to hire at least one person in 2016, the employment market in insurance remains very strong. Going beyond the Bureau of Labor and Statistics numbers, this report offers real insight into the state of the insurance industry.

Orlando Job Seekers- 139 Employers Tell You WHY They Won’t Hire You in 2016!

You would think with very low unemployment (4.5%) and record number of total jobs ever in the Central Florida job market, employers would be hiring almost anyone who at least had some of the required skills. Pre-recession (2007), employers did hire in excess because the economy was booming and if they did not have sufficient human capital, most felt they would not be able to maximize their revenue.

How to Network in Miami

Moving to a new city is an incredibly exciting and rewarding transition, but at the same time, it can be intimidating starting fresh in an unfamiliar place. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to have already formed a couple of connections before making the big move. Maybe you are feeling lost because you’re used to having large numbers of friends, and now, you don’t know a single individual around town.

Miami’s Career Landscape: Healthcare

The healthcare sector is the largest industry in the US and is always in high demand. With roughly one quarter of the population over the age of 55, the medical industry has become an important staple of the Miami-Dade community. Yet, there is currently a shortage of healthcare professionals throughout the country and South Florida.

How to Transition into Insurance Sales

If you’re tired of your current job and are on the lookout for more opportunities, consider a job in insurance sales. The insurance industry is evolving and growing at a rapid pace so there is an ongoing demand for highly trained sales representatives, managers, and independent business professionals. Even if you don’t have a strong sales background, you’ll find it relatively easy to learn basic skills and knowledge to pave your way to success in this industry.

Career Path of an Insurance Broker or Insurance Agent

If you've been exploring careers in the insurance industry, you may have considered work as an insurance broker or insurance agent. The Insurance Information Institute reports 2,467,000 people were employed in the insurance industry in 2014 and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a high job growth rate of 9% for insurance sales agents through 2024. Working as an insurance broker or agent can be personally and financially rewarding.

Yes, you can turn your part-time gig into a full-time job

Now that the job market is flooded with more part-time work than ever before, finding a full-time job has never been more difficult. And according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report, nearly two in 10 U.S. workers are part-time—significantly higher than pre-recession levels. So unless your full-time job search strategy involves building a time machine to the pre-recession era, your best option is to focus on the next full-time opportunity available in your company.