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Are you looking to fill your insurance roles? OR Are you a seasoned ✅Underwriter ✅Broker ✅Risk Manager, Actuary, or Claims Manager looking for your next challenge? I specialise in placing top talent across the entire insurance spectrum. From technical experts to client-facing superstars!✨ Let's connect and discuss your career needs. #insurance #recruitment #hiring #insurancejobs #talentacquisition

Underwriter, the #PLAYMAKER in the insurance industry? Yes, just make it happen. #Underwriters are great at knowing: ✔PRODUCTS ✔CLIENTS ✔INTERNAL PROCESS/TOOLS and are best positioned to accelerate Transformation in the Insurance Industry and become the #Playmaker of Re/Insurance companies. The time of TRANSACTIONAL UNDERWRITING MINDSET is over and as a former Underwriter and Reinsurance business Leader I have always believed that the underwriting job has much more potential. The #Underwriterofthefuture will have to: ➡ bring greater #value for re/insurance companies and clients ➡ upgrade their #skills - human, business and technology ➡ increase #productivity and #efficiency by DRIVING digitalization and automation of the process and tasks Nowadays, when the whole Insurance industry is in transformation, it is clear that the #underwriting job needs to adapt. This is a 💥big opportunity💥 to bring the underwriting job to another level and make it once again an attractive job for the #nextgeneration. What profile, qualities, and skillset would future Underwriters need? Ready to upgrade? https://lnkd.in/da9jKR-G

Is the #Underwriting job dull and boring? 💥ABSOLUTELY NOT 💥 Currently is missing on the market the whole generation of #Underwriters and the Underwriting Manager´s nightmare 😨 is to fill the underwriting vacancies - both Junior and Senior positions. There might be various reasons - my observations: 🔭 ✔ Still conservative leadership and culture in the insurance industry ✔ Heavy workload and slow and cumbersome promotion path ✔ Outdated job profile - too much focus on technical skills, neglecting human and business skills ✔ Job/industry reputation and the way we market and promote the Underwriting job ✔ Lack of #Talent management strategy in insurance companies   And other reasons depending on the market and company, you name it…   The bottom line is, that the underwriting job and insurance industry is not THAT attractive for the new generation talents and the offering on the labor market is far more appealing. 🏃 Whether we like it or not the job of #Insurance managers is very simple - help the next gen to fall in love with the underwriting and fight for the talents. 💖 I was doing the job nearly for 10 years and am still in love – now more platonic 😊. I am aware that it takes time and effort to become an experienced Underwriter, however, strongly believe that the new approach is inevitable and I am ready to help. 🔧 How do you see it?   Check out the “Underwriter of the Future” https://lnkd.in/euqQwJfu

Who here was in the #insuranceindustry anytime during 2000-2015? ✋🏼✋✋🏽Especially for those of you in the Midwest and Chicago...you might recall the bulls-eye logo from BEST Search Inc. back in the day.🎯 Our focus 24 years ago at BEST Search 1.0 was the US commercial Property Casualty industry, especially Specialty Lines.🗺️ Underwriting and Claims were our entry point. BEST soon evolved to cover Operations, Product, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Actuarial, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, and more - truly every function in insurance. Across all lines of business, across all kind of business types. 🌱🌱 The now-retired (and happily LinkedIn-less) Walter "Wally" Holzwart 💞🦉joined in 2005 and was my right hand and mentor as we grew the business. Phyllis Karp came on board as our (extremely capable and calming) EA. Best Search 2.0 has a deep, rich, foundation. Audry Torrence, founder (re-founder? Is that a thing?), now has 29 years of search experience in the insurance industry, including nine years with two different London-based executive search firms. 🌍🗺️ Best Search now provides search and recruiting services to insurance, reinsurance, and insurtech businesses; TPA's, MGA's, solutions providers - all of the ecosystem, in the US, Bermuda, and northern LatAm/Miami.🌎🗺️ Is your company part of the insurance industry but not quite in one of those categories? Yes, we serve you too. For example, corporate risk management, statistical service providers, regulatory bodies, industry associations, captives...we've got your strategic hiring needs covered. Curious? 🤔So are we! Let's talk. Ready when you are. Message or reach out to audry@bestsearchinc.com #GoodRecruitingChangesLives #insurancerecruiter #strategichiring #talentattraction #executivesearch #insurtechrecruiting #insurancehiring

When hiring insurance professionals, focus on these qualities: 🧠 In-depth Industry Knowledge: Seek candidates with expertise in insurance principles, policies, and regulations. Ensure they can navigate the complexities of the insurance landscape. 🗣 Effective Communication Skills: Look for individuals who can convey complex insurance concepts clearly, fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration. 🔍 Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Prioritise candidates with strong analytical skills, able to assess risks, analyse data, and provide effective solutions. #Hooker&Heijden #InsuranceIndustry #HiringTips #CommunicationSkills #AnalyticalMindset #RiskManagement #TeamBuilding #InsuranceExperts #ProblemSolving #CareerInInsurance #TalentAcquisition

** MERJE EXECUTIVE TALENT OFFERING ** 💥 Pleased to report that MERJE Executive Talent offering continues to be successfully rolled out across a number of our core clients 🏆 We have always undertaken senior level hiring throughout our 10+ year history, however, last year we came to market with a more dedicated Executive offering which we believe provides a highly tailored and cost-effective solution while still achieving the same successful outcomes as a typical ‘search’ firm 🔥 The product has been well received by those clients who have entrusted us so far to manage their Executive searches. 👏 In fact, every single assignment we have taken on in the last 12 months has come to a successful conclusion with exceptionally positive feedback on how well the search was managed and delivered 👫 A testament to the brilliantly dedicated team of recruiters that we have in the business! Below are some of our ongoing Exec Talent assignments: 📈 Chief WP Actuary, Insurance Adam Jones 💡 Chief Operations Officer, Comms Neil Johns 💵 MLRO, Private Banking Pritesh Chudasama ⚖ Head of Strategy, Insurance Neil Johns 🖊 Group Company Secretary, Insurance Paul Sherlock 🔎 Head of Financial Crime, Payments Pritesh Chudasama ✅ Head of Compliance, Insurance Kirstie Burn 📞 Please get in touch with myself or Ed Manson if you would like to hear more about our Executive Talent offering and see some of the case studies we have received on the back of some of our team's recent work. #ExecutiveSearch #ExecSearch #CSuiteJobs #CSuiteHiring #FinancialServices #MERJE

Insurance is such a diverse and fulfilling industry. No matter what your skills, there is a role in insurance that you could look at. Most importantly, insurance is NOT just sales. Here are just some functions you could be part of, and this is by no means a complete list: 1. Sales 2. Underwriting 3. Claims 4. Actuarial 5. Customer Service 6. Marketing and Communications 7. Finance and Accounting 8. Legal and Compliance 9. Information Technology 10. Operations and Administration 11. Product Development 12. HR, Training and Development 13. Data, Analytics, Insights 14. Partnership Development So if you are on the fence about a career in insurance, take a leap like hundreds of thousands of others. There are so many exciting options! #insurance #careerininsurance

*MERJE Exec* 💥 Pleased to report that MERJE’s Executive Talent offering continues to be successfully rolled out across a number of our core clients 🏆 We have always undertaken senior level hiring throughout our 10+ year history, however, last year we came to market with a more dedicated Executive offering which we believe provides a highly tailored and cost-effective solution while still achieving the same successful outcomes as a typical ‘search’ firm 🔥 The product has been well received by those clients who have entrusted us so far to manage their Executive searches. 👏 In fact, every single assignment we have taken on in the last 12 months has come to a successful conclusion with exceptionally positive feedback on how well the search was managed and delivered 👫 A testament to the brilliantly dedicated team of recruiters that we have in the business! Below are some of our ongoing Exec Talent assignments: 📈 Chief WP Actuary, Insurance Adam Jones 💡 Chief Operations Officer, Comms Neil Johns 💵 MLRO, Private Banking Pritesh Chudasama ⚖ Head of Strategy, Insurance Neil Johns 🖊 Group Company Secretary, Insurance Paul Sherlock 🔎 Head of Financial Crime, Payments Pritesh Chudasama ✅ Head of Compliance, Insurance Kirstie Burn 📞 Please get in touch with myself or Richard Abelson if you would like to hear more about our Executive Talent offering and see some of the case studies we have received on the back of some of our team's recent work. #ExecutiveSearch #ExecSearch #CSuiteJobs #CSuiteHiring #FinancialServices #MERJE

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career path? Consider the world of insurance! Insurance offers a unique blend of opportunities, from risk management and underwriting to customer service and innovation. It's a field where you can make a tangible difference, helping individuals and businesses protect what matters most to them. Why choose insurance as a career? Stability & Growth: Insurance is a cornerstone of the global economy, offering robust job security and numerous advancement opportunities. Diverse Roles: From actuaries and analysts to claims adjusters and sales professionals, there's a role for every skill set and interest. Impactful Work: Help people rebuild their lives after unexpected events and provide peace of mind through comprehensive coverage solutions. Innovation: With the rise of InsurTech, there's no shortage of innovation. Be part of the transformation in how insurance is delivered and managed. #InsuranceCareer #CareerGrowth #JobOpportunities #InsuranceIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment