Most millennials report being recruited to the industry through employee referrals or through the family business. (Photo: Shutterstock)
As more baby boomers retire from the insurance world, it's clear that the industry's future is being left in good hands, according to Vertafore's 2018 "Millennials in Insurance" survey.
The Denver-based provider of software for independent insurance agencies and brokers polled more than 1,200 insurance professionals, including nearly 400 millennials, and found that more than three quarters (76%) of millennials have been in the insurance industry for more than three years — an impressive statistic considering that the younger generation is known for job-hopping.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
