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Targeting the Other 1 Percent: Hiring Veterans

Inculcated with team thinking and strong work ethic, veterans seem like a natural fit for the insurance industry. Unfortunately, the industry doesn't agree.

By Laura Mazzuca Toops | Updated on May 17, 2013

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.

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