As record-setting heat waves stretch across the US and the globe, it is impossible to ignore the impact on millions of workers. Many at risk of heat injury work in professions that already present higher hazards—such as agribusiness and construction. Not only can high...
Education
Five Hacks for Squeezing CE into Your Bustling Schedule
Every year you tell yourself “this is the year I won’t wait until the last minute to meet my continuing education (CE) requirements”—yet somehow, here you are, staring down the deadline and wondering how you’ll find the time. Even if you happen to enjoy classroom...
Great Insurance Jobs
Great insurance jobs are everywhere in America. If you are looking for a good, steady job in a stable industry, the insurance job market is a great place to look. Let's look at the various options for your next great insurance career. The insurance industry is a...
5 Reasons Why You Need a PRC Designation
5 Reasons Why You Need a PRC Designation The insurance landscape is constantly changing, and ongoing education is a must. That’s why brokers will often seek multiple certifications throughout their careers. If you’re looking for a way to step up in your...
6 Key Benefits of Obtaining Your CIC
How will you take your insurance career to the next level? One way to grow your career and earn an elite designation is to pursue your Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)Ⓡ, provided by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Foresight spoke to...
Safety Terms Every Broker Should Know
Education, Safety, Workers' Comp 101
Talking safety can look like an alphabet soup of acronyms. You know about OSHA, but there’s a whole library of safety terms and jargon that industry professionals use. When meeting with your workers compensation clients, you’re likely to hear a few unfamiliar...
The Top 7 Insurance Certification Programs
If you’re like many of us, you started a career in insurance because you are a highly motivated person who loves the thrill of the sale as much as helping a client. Being in charge of your own career is icing on the cake. Career growth can take many forms, but one of...
The Top 6 Benefits of Obtaining Your CPCU
If you’re pursuing a career in insurance, then at some point, you may have considered obtaining your CPCU designation. As a CPCU, you’ll be able to offer a higher level of skill and expertise to your customers. And, it’ll earn you more respect from your...
Evaluating the MBA: a Guide for Insurance Pros
The insurance industry is in flux. There’s a huge number of seasoned pros on the brink of retirement. And we’re in a time of sweeping technological change: so much of the way we work, make decisions, and serve people won’t look the same in ten or even five years. A...