The individuals to seek out while putting together a dynamic insurance team

March 7, 2023
9:34 pm

Joy Olaivar

What characteristics distinguish a great insurance team?

What kind of people is necessary for you to be competitive and achieve your objectives in the insurance industry?

The number of professionals preparing to change companies and careers may present a significant opportunity to strengthen your organization’s ranks, adding talent to your roster and enhancing your company culture, especially in light of the “Great Resignation” or the “Big Shift” that has been discussed extensively in the hiring community.

Characteristics to consider while creating a dynamic insurance team

A professional’s personality, which is made up of a variety of inclinations, aptitudes, and intelligence, can influence where they fit in a group dynamic and how effectively they can contribute to the achievement of the company’s objectives.

The Captain

They are experts who prioritize results. Other than a task and the possibility to accomplish, they have never needed much incentive. They naturally “take charge” and lead by example, which helps the rest of the team focus on the same objective. By an enthusiastic commitment to a goal, they bring your insurance team together.

The Diplomat

They are the most perceptive employees in your office, physical or virtual. They are emotionally intelligent and understand that being a professional still entails being a person. They are considerate of one another’s emotions and work to forge ties with each other on the insurance team. Through negotiation, they attempt to strike a balance while addressing and reducing the emotional stress that can be associated with any large project.

The Hall Monitor

Do not run! No gum chewing! After the bell, nobody is allowed in the hallway! Of course, we’re joking, but these team members are aware of and obedient to the regulations. They make sure that from the start of a task to the finish, every essential box is checked. These experts assist in keeping your teams balanced and on task.

The Gatekeeper

These people find it difficult to change most of the time. They are pragmatists who believe that nothing needs to be fixed if it isn’t broken, and they are emotionally resistant. These professionals serve as a stabilizing factor, so you want them on your insurance team. They are great to include when talking about implementing new practices because they frequently fight change unless it is really required, and persuading them takes genuine effort.

The conflict now exists within all organizations, and the biggest error is to believe that it is acceptable. Teams with competitive members frequently produce outcomes we can anticipate but not predict. Teams that combine personality types and business tactics can do amazing things because they are guided properly, respect one another while appreciating one another’s peculiarities, and have a similar goal.

DDHQ has a long track record of finding those personalities that complement your culture and enable your business to grow.