Insurance leaders from around the world discuss their challenges and opportunities in addressing the looming talent shortage faced by the industry. The special broadcast is the kickoff to the 3rd Annual Insurance Careers Month.
Margaret Resce Milkint, managing partner, Jacobson Group, said leadership among mutuals and other insurers has become more diverse.
Noelle Codispoti, executive director, Gamma Iota Sigma, said the group is set for a large turnout at their international conference in Dallas and events in multiple cities.
Kim Smith, president and CEO, Indiana Farmers Mutual, said mutuals stress purpose, community and engagement, qualities that younger recruits find attractive.
A panel of association and academic leaders said interest from students and insurers is driving the growth of insurance and risk management programs at the college level.
Shaun Tarbuck, chief executive of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation, and his son, Patrick, discuss how the insurance industry is trying to attract younger talent and how those prospects view the industry.