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YAGYoung Advisors Group
“Your success as an insurance professional may very well depend on the knowledge and relationships you develop
with other professionals like you. Staying connected with other professionals gives you a breadth of experiences
and strengths which enables you to place risks and hopefully avoid any common mistakes.”
David Elliot, President of the Young Brokers Council
Young Advisors Group (YAG) is a professional organization for emerging members in the insurance industry with a goal of bringing together the newest generation of insurance professionals for the purposes of networking, recruiting and becoming actively involved in learning from the professionals.
A network of peers and veterans in the industry provides the opportunity to share viewpoints and areas of expertise, discuss regulatory changes and marketplace fluctuations, keep up to date with events and seminars, and build relationships geared to an overall learning and growth experience. As the network grows, the benefit increases to everyone involved.
Young producers have the ability to create a significant, meaningful and immediate impact on their organizations in ways that go beyond the numbers. They can breathe new life into an organization by reminding veteran producers of what it was like when they first started. Young producers give the seasoned professional an opportunity to remember just how productive he or she can be by bringing in a tailwind of passion, enthusiasm and creative ideas with them through the door.
The passion, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking of a young producer can combat a culture of complacency and create a ripple effect of increased productivity throughout an entire organization. As the number of retiring baby boomers begins to increase, the insurance industry will soon be faced with serious employment shortages; business mentors have never been more critical to the insurance industry than they are today. Experienced insurance professionals can help address the industry’s talent shortage by becoming mentors to those looking to get started in the industry.
How Young Advisors Group can helpWhether opening the eyes of a candidate to career options in insurance or helping a young insurance professional move up in the industry, YAG can play a key role in attracting and retaining young candidates in the industry and addressing talent shortages.
Here are some tips to help with establishing a relationship:
1. Ensure a two-way dialogue. Mentorships are about listening and learning, but mentees need to be able to find their own voice and outlets as well; do not hesitate to pipe up and ask questions.
2. Share experiences. Mentors should be willing to share their career experiences, and mentees need to be open and honest in return.
3. Create clarity. Understand what you want out of the relationship to ensure the relationship stays on track with meetings, conversations and take-away tasks.
4. Build job security. Mentors can help young producers understand ways to keep their job secure and move up the company ranks.
5. Work smarter, not harder. Mentorships require time from both parties involved. Time should be used wisely, focusing on concrete tips and tricks for becoming more efficient, flexible and resourceful at work.
6. Assume responsibility. It is not just about sitting back and waiting for things to happen. Finding an engaging mentor can be a significant step toward this and, of course, hard work.
7. Be open. More than just career advice, mentors can also speak about education, motivation and work-life balance – key points to long-term success and happiness.
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Adam SchaeferSales and Marketing
Novi, MichiganTF: (800) 381-9790 x.7607
Direct: (248) [email protected]
Steve ZiarkoRelationship Manager
Novi, MichiganTF: (800) 381-9790 x.7606
Direct: (248) [email protected]
