Danielle S. Wade, CPCU, CIC, vice president, Jackson Sumner & Assocs.Years at company: 4 yearsCollege: University of North Carolina, '06Organizations: AAMGA, NAPSLO, Big I, PIA

Are your top carriers active in attracting younger workers?I think they do a great job with attracting younger workers; mainly through the internship programs they offer. It gives college students an idea of what the E&S side of the industry is all about. With many baby boomers retiring, we are seeing more of our carriers hiring younger people to fill those positions.

What's toughest about being young in a field where the average age is 55?I've found it's hard for an agent or underwriter who has been in the business 30 years to trust someone who's just been in the business for 4 years. Obtaining my CPCU and CIC designations has really helped me earn that respect more quickly.

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