Ever since I launched ChatWithTony.com a couple of months ago, as a way to give back to the industry, and even more since I made a public offer to help the 4,300 affected State Farm employees find new roles, I have a LOT of career conversations with fellow insurance pros. Usually to the tune of […]
The Morning After – How to Handle Losing Your Long Time Insurance Job
There’s a lot of disruption in the insurance industry lately, and lots of people having to find new positions. For the most part, it’s not that companies are downsizing, if anything most are reporting they will be hiring people this year. It’s more that they are closing down some offices and opening others, or that […]
How to Survive and Thrive in an Entry Level Claims Role
This article originally appeared at InsNerds.com. This article was going to be named “Help, I Hate My Claims Job” but as usual Carly served as the voice of reason… I started in claims, and I loved it. My first insurance job was taking calls in a claims call center. Then, I got recruited by a bigger […]
Achieving a Successful Career: The Work Comp CEO Perspective
A couple weeks ago, AMCOMP, (The American Society of Workers Comp Professionals), held their 19th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. I was in attendance as both a conference attendee and serving as an alternate member on the Board of Directors. Having been in attendance for several days of meetings, panel discussions, and presentations, as well as being […]
What Gaming has Taught Me About Being Positive in the Office
This guest article by Taryn Haas originally published on InsNerds.com So, you’re caught up in the tide of insurance. You’ve seen the infographics; you’ve noticed the flex hours trend; the growth potential has you hooked. Then, you get to the office and discover that, unlike you, not everyone is happy to be here. Not everyone […]
You Are A Salesperson… Whether You Like It Or Not!
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar Most of us spend most of our lives asking for things. More money. A job (a promotion). A date (a marriage). The list of things we ask for is almost endless when you think […]
The Two Most Valuable Business Skills Are…
“Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day Fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand way Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town Waiting for someone or something to show you the way” Time by Pink Floyd You’re ambitious, driven, and thoughtful. You set goals to […]
The Smart Way to Deal with Recruiters
As the competition for talent in our industry heats up, third party recruiters will take a more important role in staffing across the industry. If you haven’t been contacted by one yet, you will (especially if you’re following our advice and making yourself more valuable), and we want you to make sure you’re prepared to […]
The 4 Traits That All Trustworthy People Share
Доверяй, но проверяй – Russian proverb meaning “trust but verify” Trust It is such a simple word. Or is it? When asked to define it, nearly anyone I ask about it, mentions honesty as a key word in the definition. And while honest is a key ingredient in being trustworthy, it only scratches the […]
Introducing the InsNerds Bookshelf
Carly and Tony are both big readers and we are big believers that reading is one of the most effective ways to grow as a professional and a human being. Reading is the best way to learn from other’s experiences and arm yourself to become a leader early in your career. Whenever we chat with […]