Finance in the Insurance Industry with Amanda Sulkosky
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Amanda Sulkosky is a senior analyst for the business, planning, and analysis department at NJM Insurance Group. Amanda earned the CPCU designation in 2022 and is actively involved in the Central Jersey Chapter of the CPCU Society, where she assists with volunteer recruitment and development. She is also a member of the Emerging Leaders Committee and Tech & Innovation Committee, where she brings her expertise and insights to help drive innovation and progress within the organization to the global CPCU society. In today’s episode of the In The Know podcast, Chris Hampshire welcomes Amanda for a conversation about the finance side of the insurance industry, why Amanda chose the insurance industry, and her insights into attracting new talent to the industry.   Key Takeaways The family and career path that led Amanda to the insurance industry. A comparison of Amanda’s experience with an insurance carrier to other finance fields. A typical week in the life of Amanda’s accounting work. Accounting work contributes to the overall health of an organization in a variety of ways. Reasons anyone should consider a career in the insurance industry. Strategies for attracting the next generation of talent into the industry. Considerations when deciding between a global or regional entity. The value of Amanda’s CPCU designation in her career and efforts for continued education. Involvement in both global and local committees has benefitted Amanda’s career. A five-year look at the evolving role of technology in the insurance industry. Amanda’s encouraging advice for her early career self.    
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