What an Associate Broker at Hull and Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Insurance Industry
Cameron, an Associate Broker at Hull & Company, wished someone had emphasized the importance of "being open-minded and an opportunist" early in their career, advocating for a quicker, hands-on approach rather than a gradual learning curve. This involved seizing all opportunities presented, learning "the gist" and "basics" quickly, and embracing a "toss me in the deep end" mentality to accelerate professional growth.
Insurance Industry, Brokerage, Career Development, Learning Curve, Opportunity
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Cameron English
Associate Broker
Hull & Company
Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine, Coaching & Athletic Administration
Business Management & Admin
Insurance
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. The learning curve for becoming a broker can be steep, so be prepared for a challenging initial period.
2. Embrace opportunities and be open to various tasks early in your career to accelerate your learning and development.
3. Building a strong foundation in insurance basics is crucial for success in the brokerage industry.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I think being adamant about what's next for the industry and for you as a broker is important. I know that in my first two years, coming from no insurance experience or knowledge at all, I needed to learn the basics.
To be a broker, I wish someone would have just tossed me in the deep end early. The learning curve could have been a lot shorter.
But more importantly, be open-minded and an opportunist. So, anything that comes across your desk, or if clients or partners say, "Hey, you want to go do this?" or "go do that?" Definitely be open to that. Doing everything you can early on in your career is what I would really get behind.