I have a suggestion for a little help with the CIC curriculum. Purchase The Insurance Essentials Handbook from the National Alliance Research Academy (yes, the same people who bring you CIC). It contains a synopsis of everything you are going to see in the CIC institutes. It will help when some of t...

Education v. Experience in getting insurance jobs Experience in the right area is going to get you the job. I have been in the insurance field for 38 years, have a CPCU, CLU, CIC, ACSR, and a Masters Degree and guess what? I cannot even break into an assistant underwriter job, paying $45,000. I have...

It is a soft market for insurance jobs. I have 40 years experience, a CPCU, CLU, CIC, ACSR, ITP and a Masters in Public Administration. I am trying to get an underwriter's assistant job and no takers after a year's search. Maybe I am looking for too much but I am asking for $45,000. Good luck. Maybe...

If you are in the Northeast region try Kathy Nichols at Management Recruiters (Insurance) 908-725-2595 Ext. 107. You might also give your info to the State trade association of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers as many insurance agencies are looking for experienced people and seek the info fr...

Hi Sundance, I work in Trenton, NJ. Yes, I think my salary is low as well but you are right in that a company does not always think so. My latest evaluation was 4.5 overall with 5 being the highest. Yet, my raise was 1.3% which does not pay for the gas I use to get here. All that education (CPCU, CL...

I am a CIC, but did not pass every examination the first time. But, I am also an ACSR, CLU, and CPCU and had problems on some of those exams as well. I have sat through 3 CRM courses (for CIC required CE) and found them very informative but will not attempt the examinations. Stick with the CIC, for ...