Embracing the Opportunities in Risk & Insurance
Nikki Jackson, CPCU, ARM, CDMS
CEO | Founder | Entrepreneur | Risk and Insurance | Showing the world how insurance touches everything to drive positive change.
It's time we change the narrative around how professionals enter the risk and insurance industry. For too long, we've made light of our career paths, often joking about how we "fell into" or "stumbled upon" these roles. However, as we face a growing talent shortage, it's crucial we reframe our mindset and showcase the incredible opportunities this field offers.
The risk and insurance industry plays a vital role in protecting businesses, individuals, and communities from potential threats and uncertainties. It's an industry that demands analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of risk management principles. Yet, many talented individuals remain unaware of the diverse career paths available within this sector.
By perpetuating the notion that we "accidentally" ended up in this industry, we do a disservice to the remarkable professionals who have dedicated their careers to this field. We also risk deterring potential talent from considering the risk and insurance industry as a viable and rewarding career choice.
It's time to change the conversation. Instead of downplaying our career journeys, we should embrace the intentionality and foresight that led us here. We should highlight the opportunities for growth, the challenging and intellectually stimulating work, and the chance to make a tangible impact on businesses and communities.
As an industry, we must be proactive in attracting and nurturing the next generation of risk and insurance professionals. This means actively promoting the industry to students and recent graduates, offering internships and mentorship programs, looking outside of traditional talent pools, and fostering a culture that values continuous learning and professional development.
Past President of Atlanta Claims Association , Sr Field Claim Specialist at Strategic Comp - Great American Insurance Company, Founder , Workers' Compensation Career Mentorship Group,Member of NAAIA
8 个月Yes... I love what I do!
CEO | Founder | Entrepreneur | Risk and Insurance | Showing the world how insurance touches everything to drive positive change.
10 个月Thank you all for your overwhelmingly positive response to the article (publicly, in my DMs, etc.). It's truly heartening to see such strong support from the risk and insurance community. Your comments and reactions validate the importance of reframing the narrative around our industry and highlighting the incredible opportunities it offers. It's clear that many of us share a passion for attracting and nurturing talent, promoting continuous learning, and driving positive change within our field. Together, we can create a more inclusive and forward-thinking industry that inspires the next generation of risk and insurance professionals. I appreciate each and every one of your contributions to this ongoing conversation. Let's continue to collaborate and advocate for a brighter future for our industry. Thank you for your support and engagement!
Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
10 个月I definitely agree - it’s a fantastic industry to build a career in. In a recent episode of their podcast “Deconstructing Comp”, Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez, Esq. stressed the need to actively encourage students and young professionals to consider a career in risk and insurance.
President at Snug Harbor Risk Consulting LLC
10 个月I often thought of myself as the “Accidental Risk Manager”. But looking back now, it was one hell of a ride, and “fortunate” describes it perfectly.
Unleashing the Untapped Potential of Individuals, Companies, Organizations, and Communities through Inspired Ideation and Creativity | Chief Dream Officer at Web Collaborative ??
10 个月Absolutely, it's time to highlight the diverse career opportunities in the risk and insurance industry. Let's reshape the narrative together! ??