In case you haven't noticed, the insurance industry is facing a hiring crisis, especially in agencies, where the average of an agency principal is now almost 60.
But while the issue of how to successfully recruit, train and retain young people is a hot topic, our industry is overlooking a potential talent pool that's right under our noses: veterans.
There are some general initiatives to hire vets, most notably the Joining Forces program launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, and the U.S. Army's Soldier for Life program, which helps retiring military personnel train for and transition to civilian careers.
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