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Posted By m2lip on 08 Dec 2011 07:59 PM

Hi all -

Got a quick question and I apologize if this is one of those questions that gets brought up a lot on the forum. I ran a search and didn't see anything come up.

When a carrier posts an open position, is it common practice for a hiring manager to not select an applicant who is also a named insured with his/her company?  

Say Joe Smith is the NI with All State. Would All State not select him for an interview (assuming he meets the requirements and would otherwise be a worthwhile interview) simply because he has a policy with All State?

Thanks in advance for the help!

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Hi friend, interesting question however this is NOT the forum to which you will get an answer that can be taken to the bank. I say as much only because the carrier or an HR rep should be consulted directly for a concrete answer.

The following is but my opinion and mine alone and should be used only as a guide and must be confirmed by a qualified individual.

If said carrier position is an adjuster position, I don't think it would be an issue and in all likelihood is not something that would make a difference either way and almost certainly would not "exclude" anyone from being interviewed or affect any consideration from an otherwise qualified individual.

Where that would become an issue would be if you suffered a "loss" and filed a claim whilst working for the same carrier to which you are a NI (HO/auto/CAT/Tornado/Flood), IA/SA/PA's cannot have any financial interest on the back end of claims you adjust/estimate/investigate.

Robby Robinson

 

Sidenote*

Chuck, thanks a million as I took your advice and purchased the latest edition of Dragon. If I concentrate and take my time my slurred speech isn't too bad and after I recited JFK's inaugaral speech and let Dragon scan "My Documents" and all my emails (as per set up guidelines) Dragon has been a godsend over the last twenty four hours and will continue to be as I recover