Networking is by far one of the most important ways to get ahead in the insurance industry. If you have not already done so, we strongly suggest that you begin to research and join the top LinkedIn groups focusing on different aspects of the industry.
By joining insurance groups on LinkedIn, you will have the ability to network with thousands of other insurance professionals, begin and contribute to industry related discussions, receive news that others are buzzing about, and gain expertise in your professional field.
Below are two lists of the top LinkedIn insurance groups that we suggest you consider joining: general insurance groups and specialty specific groups.
General Insurance Groups
156,410 members: “The largest and most active Spam-Free Insurance Group on Linkedin- Group for property, casualty, life, health Insurance and annuity professionals, underwriters, risk managers, producers, claims personnel, home office executives and those who work in Insurance.”
Global Insurance Professionals
93,001 members: “Life Insurance, General Insurance, Property & Casualty, Health Insurance, Annuity, Pensions Professionals across the globe. Actuary, Re-Insurance, Underwriter, Policy Servicing, Claims. Financial, Banking Professionals also welcome to Join.”
72,150 members: “Join this group to keep up-to-date with the latest property/casualty insurance news, info, people, and events. Network and connect with other self-minded insurance industry people. Powered by Insurance Journal national magazine and www.InsuranceJournal.com, the world’s most trafficked P/C news website.”
58,883 members: “Group for global professionals in the Insurance (Life Insurance, General Insurance, P&C, Health Insurance) / Reinsurance / Risk Management/ Brokers/ Agents/ Bancassurance/ Claims professionals who’d be keen to share their experiences, knowledge and drive stronger value addition to the group.”
36,177 members: “The platform provides an interactive forum to global RISK & INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS. Onsurance surveyors, loss adjusters, marine managers, average adjusters, casualty managers, claims handlers, risk professionals, loss prevention experts, underwriters, brokers, advisors, consultants, agents, salvors, salvage experts, insurance intermediaries, insured and insurers use this neutral group platform,”in good faith” to better allocate and differentiate their Linkedin Profiles. They can also share and discuss their loss and claims EXPERIENCES, risk and insurance KNOWLEDGE with fellow colleagues and the insurance community in an effort to make the industry more AWARE and VIBRANT.”
24,335 members: “ReMark exchange is an open group for enthusiastic collaborators who share our passion for sharing knowledge, welcoming insight and promoting best practice across all aspects of insurance marketing and distribution. We welcome participation from everyone who wants to create conversation and provoke debate to find leading edge solutions for the global insurance industry.”
Specialty Focused Groups
Insurance Claims Professionals
72,714 members: “This groups is intended for individuals who are in the Insurance Claims profession and would like the opportunity to network with other Insurance Claims Professionals.”
Reinsurance Insurance Professionals Worldwide
31,318 members: “The purpose of this group is to bring Reinsurance and Insurance professionals together on LinkedIn. People with experience in this business will be allowed to join this Group.”
Insurance Underwriter’s Professional Network
18,096 members: “This group is designed to be a melting pot for insurance underwriters from all backgrounds. In this group we will discuss relevant industry information, the current market, and overall strategy. This group is designed to promote career growth through establishing a national network of Insurance Underwriting professionals. Underwriters from all backgrounds welcome to join and contribute.”
Excess and Surpluss Lines Professionals
6,058 members: “This is a forum for discussing insurance coverages and issues most appropriately addressed in the Surplus Lines Market. Brokers, Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Attorneys, Students, and anyone who has an interest in Excess & Surplus Lines is welcome to join.”
5,505 members: “In conjunction with the comprehensive online destination for P&C insurance sellers and buyers providing News, Analysis and Market Trends -this group will be a place for P&C professionals to converse – to help them solve their biggest problems so they can sleep at night.”
Construction Insurance Professionals
5,056 members: “Construction Insurance Professionals is the meeting place for all those involved in the construction insurance industry. It is a place to network, exchange ideas and have discussions regarding the complex issues surrounding all aspects of construction insurance. I look forward to your joining the discussions!”
In December, 2015, LinkedIn launched a stand-alone app solely for “Groups”. Downloading this app will allow you to search, join, and contribute to groups with ease and efficiency!
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