IBA Next Generation Survey

Most people in the insurance industry are now over 40, and the average age is even higher among independents. At the same time, the Department of Labor reports that the demand for insurance agents will increase by 21% by 2020. So what's the industry's problem with attracting young talent? IBA wants to find out. By completing this brief survey, you'll give us a better idea of the challenges faced by insurance professionals when it comes to attracting the next generation to the business.

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* 1. Is your agency adequately prepared to address the oncoming talent gap?

Yes

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* 2. What percentage of your current employees do you expect to retire in the next 5 years?

None

1-9%

10-30%

31-50%

51-70%

71-100%

None

1-9%

10-30%

31-50%

51-70%

71-100%

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* 3. Does your agency have any employees under the age of 35?

None

1-9%

10-30%

31-50%

51-70%

71-100%

None

1-9%

10-30%

31-50%

51-70%

71-100%

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* 4. What's the main challenge in attracting younger talent to your agency?

Expense/lack of resources

No qualified candidates in my area

Lack of work ethic among young people

Young people are not interested in an insurance career

No plan in place to address the issue

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* 5. Are there any other challenges you face when trying to attract younger employees?

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* 6. What innovative strategies is your company using to attract young talent?

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* 7. OTIONAL: Tell us a little about yourself:

Company:

Number of employees:

Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Company:

Number of employees:

Name:

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