2. If you’re thinking of hatching a career in insurance, you probably
already know why the industry is such an eggs-traordinary place:
huge career potential, variety, stability, reward and the opportunity
to work for some of the top businesses around the world.
If you’re in the midst of applying to insurance jobs or are looking
into roles for down the road, it’s important to know which skills
your potential employers are seeking during the application process.
Here are some of the most sought-after skills you’ll need for success
in your insurance career.
3. Communication
In an insurance role, you’ll be required to communicate with internal
and external stakeholders. This is why employers seek candidates who
stand out when it comes to their communication skills.
When applying for an insurance role, be sure to showcase any
experiences, courses, or volunteer work that have developed your
communication skills and be sure to highlight them in your
application.
4.
5. Customer Service
As an insurance professional, you will be managing multiple relationships
and priorities. Ensuring that you are understanding your customers’
needs, professionalism, managing your time and their expectations
effectively and delivering what you promise can play a key role in a
successful insurance career.
6. Teamwork
Though there may be times when you are working independently, you
will ultimately be working as part of a team to achieve your unit or
organization-wide objectives. Working collaboratively to identify new
business opportunities, generate a solution to a problem or emerging
issue, or develop a strategy to manage a potential risk effectively are just a
few examples of ways you may find yourself working with your colleagues.
Think about school projects, jobs you have had, committees you were a
part of or extracurricular activities that had you as a part of a team (for
example: band, sports teams, debate clubs, etc.).
7.
8. Professionalism
It is important that those working
in the sector are seen as the
professional they are.
Demonstrating due diligence,
paying attention to detail, wearing
appropriate business attire,
maintaining ethical standards and
confidentiality, staying up to date
on current trends/products
9. Results Oriented
Rather, it is often judged by the
results you have achieved. Whether
you are bringing on a new client,
reducing the degree of risk
associated with a particular client’s
needs, developing a new product or
settling a claim fairly and
efficiently, there are lots of ways to
achieve a positive result in your
career as an insurance professional.
10. Michael Woloshin, Investment
Adviser Representative
Michael Woloshin is an Investment Adviser Representative,
insurance professional and the founder and managing
director of Woloshin Investment Management. His priority
is helping those who are about to retire or who already have
retired pursue their financial independence utilizing
customized income strategies. Michael has over 35 years of
experience advising clients.