Author: Kim Loader

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02 Mar Brokers: Love them or Lose them

Posted at 00:35h in Latest Post, Uncategorized

The real cost of losing staff is more far reaching than you may realise. Staff retention is like client retention. It’s much easier and more cost effective to renew a client than to go out and win new business. It’s the same with staff, if you don’t look...

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07 Dec How to write a cover letter

Posted at 03:18h in Uncategorized

Tips for writing a cover letter When you are applying for an insurance role through us, you won’t often have to write a cover letter. Some employers will ask for one and they do have their place for some positions. Here are some tips you...

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07 Dec How to write a resume

Posted at 03:18h in Uncategorized

Your resume, or CV has one purpose – to get you an interview. The first page, and particularly the first half of the page is prime real estate. Put your most important information in this section – contact info, insurance qualifications, and your current job. Contact details: Your...

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02 Dec An insurance Brokers Guide to hiring Staff

Posted at 23:39h in Uncategorized

How do you know the Account Exec or Broker assistant you’re about to employ is as good as you hope they are? Do they really have the insurance knowledge you expect? Holding a Tier 1 or 2 certificate is not a guarantee. Can they do the core...

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02 Dec Why use a recruiter?

Posted at 23:34h in Uncategorized

I’ll give you a few reasons. You value your time. If you run a brokerage, you’ve got enough to do running the business, servicing your own clients and perhaps getting out sourcing new business. If you’re an underwriting manager, I know you get pulled into various meetings,...

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08 Nov Digging the dirt on reference checks

Posted at 23:08h in Uncategorized

What do you ask when reference checking? Lots of people call a referee and simply ask for their opinion.  Open ended questions will get you some nice (neutral/safe) information for most candidates. While it is good to include open ended questions, you risk not getting...

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