The ability to attract and retain the right kind of talent is a top challenge for all businesses, especially among mid-sized and large companies. Recruitment is a particular pain point in the insurance industry. So what are the best insurance agents doing to effectively recruit and retain talented people (not just millennials)?

From vacation perks to personality traits, here's what several top independent agents think about effective recruitment in a quickly evolving landscape. These agents, recognized recently at Travelers' agent conference, share some of their secret sauce in turning employees into life-long insurance professionals.

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Rosalie Donlon

Rosalie Donlon is the editor in chief of ALM's insurance and tax publications, including NU Property & Casualty magazine and NU PropertyCasualty360.com. You can contact her at [email protected].