The immediate advantages of hiring a retiring insurance professional in a remote arrangement include the following:

Low overhead. Remote workers require no output for office space or equipment.
Improved communication. Remote workers are available via messaging, video chat or phone at any time during the workweek.
Affordable knowledge and skill. Veteran insurance professionals have decades of on-the-job expertise and a large network.
Access to a large talent pool. By hiring remote workers, companies can remove geographical boundaries from their search and locate the most qualified candidate with the right-fit experience.
Reliable workers. One study shows that those who hire remote workers can expect a decrease in sick days and employee turnover.
Increased productivity. Remote workers report feeling more productive working from home. In fact, one Stanford University/Ctrip study revealed them to be more productive by 13% over on-site workers and to work 9.5% longer than office-based staff.

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