Each September, Global Talent Acquisition Month salutes the strategic and operational importance of people and culture sourcing in building strong workforces.
With less than a quarter of the current insurance workforce under the age of 35 – and roughly 400,000 professionals projected to retire by the end of this year* – attracting the next generation of insurance talent, and retaining existing top-tier talent, is a vital driver of the industry’s next chapter.
In this latest issue of Donegal’s quarterly agent newsletter, you’ll hear from a cross-section of voices from within Donegal, as well as a key agency that has conquered changing insurance landscapes to celebrate more than a century of success.
In addition to our regular business and team updates, you’ll read about:
- How Donegal’s HR team is working as “One Team” with key departmental leadership to build out our service capabilities and fuel growth.
- What energizes our underwriters each day, and why they believe that insurance is a perfect landing spot for young talent.
- Why Donegal’s internship program is receiving national attention, and how two former Donegal interns have found success and continued growth in building their careers within the company.
- & More!
“Prior to entering the industry, there was the common perception that working in insurance is ‘boring’. I have found the opposite,” said Max Walker, Commercial Lines production underwriter, in our Underwriters’ Roundtable on page 15. “Taking pride in managing a book of business as my own, building relationships, and the occasional golf outing, all while knowing that what we do provides peace of mind to our customers, has proven to be incredibly rewarding, with no time to be bored.”
As you read through the following pages, we encourage you to share any feedback, including ideas for topics you’d like to see included in future issues. Whether it be industry trends, news from your agency or important team member milestones that deserve a shoutout – we’d love to hear about it.
Reach out at Communications@donegalgroup.com.
