How to Write an Insurance Resume

Writing a professional resume is one of the most important things you do as a job seeker. Resumes give potential employers a snapshot of your experience and capabilities. Writing a resume for a specialized market such as the insurance industry requires some additional information, but with this knowledge you can target your resume to get the insurance job you seek.

Things You'll Need

• Names, addresses, and dates of employment for previous employers
• Name of educational institution, date degree was received

Instructions

Preparing Your Resume

1. Open a document in your word processor program. Choose a professional font such as Times New Roman or Arial. Assess the amount of information you will include in your resume. Your resume should be two pages or less, so choose your font size accordingly. Make sure your font size is at least 10.5 to be readable. Create a centered heading in a larger font at the top of the first page with your name, mailing address, email address and phone number.

2. Decide if the job experiences on your resume should be chronological or in order of importance. According to North Carolina State University, resumes are usually reviewed in less than 30 seconds, so make experience valuable to a job in the insurance industry easy to find. List any certifications you have and the dates you received them. Many insurance jobs require licensing, so include licensing information prominently.

3. Target your job experience toward the insurance industry and the specific company you are targeting. Research your potential employer. Learn about the company culture, mission and goals to better target your resume. Emphasize any experience you have in research, sales, statistical analysis, fact checking, risk management, customer service and investigation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, all of these skills are important to a hiring manager for an insurance industry job.

Tips & Warnings

• Print your resume on white or cream-colored paper, as this looks the most professional.

References

• North Carolina State University, Resumes
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, Insurance