Why brokers must look to other industries for their future workforces
The insurance sector must look outward to secure the best candidates, according to Clare Eades.
It's no secret that the insurance market isn't at the forefront of change, transformation, technology and working processes.
Coupled with this, historically there has been a reluctance to hire from outside the sector, which if continued will prevent the industry from taking advantage of the transformational initiatives and technological advances that give organisations competitive advantage.
With a quarter of the existing workforce expected to retire in the next five years and with the industry
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