Recruiting the next generation into the wholesale and specialty lines. The mission of the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) Career Development Committee is to create awareness of and interest in careers in the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines among college students. (Photo: Rawpixel/Shutterstock.com)

The insurance industry is used to dealing with surprises, but the last couple of years have shocked some of the best prognosticators. With the world economy struggling to make a comeback after the COVID pandemic, a challenging labor market makes recovery difficult for many industries. The insurance sector is no different, as it struggles to close a widening talent gap.

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