
Insurance Agency Recruiting
We Have Revolutionized Insurance Agency Recruiting
We help insurance agencies hire qualified candidates more efficiently with proven screening, sourcing, and assessment tools.
Trusted By Insurance Agencies Nationwide
250+
Agencies served
10+
Years recruiting exclusively for insurance
20+
Years of business and leadership experience
50
States served nationwide
70%
Cost savings vs. traditional hiring

Kathleen Ranahan
Owner & Founder
Who We Are
A recruiting partner built on two decades of leadership
Your Recruiting Department was founded by Kathleen Ranahan, who brings more than 20 years of experience across business strategy and operations, change management, leadership coaching, and organizational development — working with everyone from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
- 20+ years of business strategy, operations & leadership coaching
- Experience from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies
- Proven performer with executive teams — CEOs, CFOs, CIOs & COOs
- MBA, Keller Graduate School · BA Organizational Management, Concordia University
The Problem
Agency owners are struggling because:
Every unfilled seat costs premium, service capacity, and the owner's own hours. Most agencies are running recruiting off the side of a desk — between renewals, claims, and client calls.
- Hiring takes months.
- Contingency firms charge huge placement fees.
- Can't find good talent.
- Job boards are failing.
- No time to recruit.
That's where we come in.
Why Agencies Choose Us
Traditional recruiter vs. our company
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About Us
I recently hired this organization to provide 90 days of recruiting services for my operation in Western North Carolina. I was amazed that in a short amount of time they were able to find a number of qualified candidates, from which I hired two. When they said their services were turnkey, they meant it! From handling our job postings on multiple sites to conducting pre-screening and then scheduling interviews, I can't imagine a more efficient process. The money we invested was well worth it.
P. Mears
Agency Owner, Western North Carolina
We have now moved all our hirings through Your Recruiting Department; the process is smooth, professional, and proven successful for us. We have hired some of our best team members through them, completely improved the quality of our candidates (a necessity as we moved to independence), and only spend our time meeting and vetting pre-qualified candidates instead of weeding through the masses. I would strongly recommend utilizing them and fully appreciate the return on the value of the expense.
P. Mears
Agency Owner
We started working with this recruiting team in July 2018. We had used another major recruiter in our area over the last 10 years but the quality hire that this company is finding is amazing. We spent 9 months last year searching for a CSR and P&C producer that met our high standard. This group found us 3 people and several others we like as well. I wish we could hire them all.
K. Smith
Independent Agency Principal
Thank you again for the super job you and your team have done helping me fill critical staff positions in my agency. You are a valuable asset to the success of this agency, and I am thankful to have you as a friend and insightful consultant. Your broad knowledge of what we do and creativity in helping to solve problems is invaluable.
D. Noltensmeyer
Agency Owner
Your firm has been a remarkable asset to my agency. I would liken it to having a complete human resources department and professional development coach at my disposal. The hire that you brought into my agency and the techniques used to locate and vet this person were extremely effective. I would recommend you to anyone who is interested in growing their business.
D. Garlow
Agency Owner
I have worked with this team for the past 30 days recruiting a licensed insurance staff for my office. It amazed me at the sheer number of very qualified prospects that they were able to deliver in a short amount of time. Their recruiting process was easy, efficient and best of all, far cheaper than the system I had been using the past several years. I would highly recommend them and their system to anyone that is in the process of recruiting.
D. Milleson
Agency Owner
This recruitment service worked well for our agency for several reasons. They present a professional first impression to the candidates and each candidate is thoroughly screened to assess their suitability to your job description. This screening process also saved me a lot of time since I only interviewed those candidates who met my prerequisites for the job. Finally, the cost was reasonable compared to other recruitment methods I had used in the past. This team filled our position quickly with an applicant that we are very pleased with. Furthermore, the follow through this company provided me with regarding the hiring process and onboarding was extremely helpful.
R. Parks
Agency Owner
I have worked with this firm for the past three years. They are a tremendous resource for me. One of the hardest parts of owning your own business is finding qualified, motivated, dedicated employees. This company is my hiring department. When I am ready to hire a person for a customer service role or a sales position I turn to this company for help.
D. Morillo
Agency Owner
After my first conversation with Kathleen Ranahan, it really made me think that I needed her and her team to help me bring on better employees. Then we had a second conversation, and I decided it was worth the expense and if I am going to build a winning team for the future that she would be a vital part of that process. Working with Your Recruiting Department has been such a positive experience, and it has given me great results. Building a better team in a competitive world is vital and they are a vital part of this effort.
J. Joiner
Agency Owner
My #1 challenge, as well as most of the agents I interact with, is finding and hiring a salesperson. Last year my agency was down two employees. I spent countless hours interviewing candidates that weren't eligible. Then in March I hired a salesman who didn't make it past the 90-day probation period. This company recommended a paperless applicant tracking system, integrated job postings and built-in unlimited pre-screen hiring assessments and we were able to hire an experienced and capable Associate Agent for the office within approximately 30 days! The most important benefit to me is a constant candidate pool — I only meet with candidates after the initial vetting is complete.
C. Polk
Agency Owner
I recently hired this organization to provide 90 days of recruiting services for my operation in Western North Carolina. I was amazed that in a short amount of time they were able to find a number of qualified candidates, from which I hired two. When they said their services were turnkey, they meant it! From handling our job postings on multiple sites to conducting pre-screening and then scheduling interviews, I can't imagine a more efficient process. The money we invested was well worth it.
P. Mears
Agency Owner, Western North Carolina
We have now moved all our hirings through Your Recruiting Department; the process is smooth, professional, and proven successful for us. We have hired some of our best team members through them, completely improved the quality of our candidates (a necessity as we moved to independence), and only spend our time meeting and vetting pre-qualified candidates instead of weeding through the masses. I would strongly recommend utilizing them and fully appreciate the return on the value of the expense.
P. Mears
Agency Owner
We started working with this recruiting team in July 2018. We had used another major recruiter in our area over the last 10 years but the quality hire that this company is finding is amazing. We spent 9 months last year searching for a CSR and P&C producer that met our high standard. This group found us 3 people and several others we like as well. I wish we could hire them all.
K. Smith
Independent Agency Principal
Thank you again for the super job you and your team have done helping me fill critical staff positions in my agency. You are a valuable asset to the success of this agency, and I am thankful to have you as a friend and insightful consultant. Your broad knowledge of what we do and creativity in helping to solve problems is invaluable.
D. Noltensmeyer
Agency Owner
Your firm has been a remarkable asset to my agency. I would liken it to having a complete human resources department and professional development coach at my disposal. The hire that you brought into my agency and the techniques used to locate and vet this person were extremely effective. I would recommend you to anyone who is interested in growing their business.
D. Garlow
Agency Owner
I have worked with this team for the past 30 days recruiting a licensed insurance staff for my office. It amazed me at the sheer number of very qualified prospects that they were able to deliver in a short amount of time. Their recruiting process was easy, efficient and best of all, far cheaper than the system I had been using the past several years. I would highly recommend them and their system to anyone that is in the process of recruiting.
D. Milleson
Agency Owner
This recruitment service worked well for our agency for several reasons. They present a professional first impression to the candidates and each candidate is thoroughly screened to assess their suitability to your job description. This screening process also saved me a lot of time since I only interviewed those candidates who met my prerequisites for the job. Finally, the cost was reasonable compared to other recruitment methods I had used in the past. This team filled our position quickly with an applicant that we are very pleased with. Furthermore, the follow through this company provided me with regarding the hiring process and onboarding was extremely helpful.
R. Parks
Agency Owner
I have worked with this firm for the past three years. They are a tremendous resource for me. One of the hardest parts of owning your own business is finding qualified, motivated, dedicated employees. This company is my hiring department. When I am ready to hire a person for a customer service role or a sales position I turn to this company for help.
D. Morillo
Agency Owner
After my first conversation with Kathleen Ranahan, it really made me think that I needed her and her team to help me bring on better employees. Then we had a second conversation, and I decided it was worth the expense and if I am going to build a winning team for the future that she would be a vital part of that process. Working with Your Recruiting Department has been such a positive experience, and it has given me great results. Building a better team in a competitive world is vital and they are a vital part of this effort.
J. Joiner
Agency Owner
My #1 challenge, as well as most of the agents I interact with, is finding and hiring a salesperson. Last year my agency was down two employees. I spent countless hours interviewing candidates that weren't eligible. Then in March I hired a salesman who didn't make it past the 90-day probation period. This company recommended a paperless applicant tracking system, integrated job postings and built-in unlimited pre-screen hiring assessments and we were able to hire an experienced and capable Associate Agent for the office within approximately 30 days! The most important benefit to me is a constant candidate pool — I only meet with candidates after the initial vetting is complete.
C. Polk
Agency Owner
I recently hired this organization to provide 90 days of recruiting services for my operation in Western North Carolina. I was amazed that in a short amount of time they were able to find a number of qualified candidates, from which I hired two. When they said their services were turnkey, they meant it! From handling our job postings on multiple sites to conducting pre-screening and then scheduling interviews, I can't imagine a more efficient process. The money we invested was well worth it.
P. Mears
Agency Owner, Western North Carolina
We have now moved all our hirings through Your Recruiting Department; the process is smooth, professional, and proven successful for us. We have hired some of our best team members through them, completely improved the quality of our candidates (a necessity as we moved to independence), and only spend our time meeting and vetting pre-qualified candidates instead of weeding through the masses. I would strongly recommend utilizing them and fully appreciate the return on the value of the expense.
P. Mears
Agency Owner
We started working with this recruiting team in July 2018. We had used another major recruiter in our area over the last 10 years but the quality hire that this company is finding is amazing. We spent 9 months last year searching for a CSR and P&C producer that met our high standard. This group found us 3 people and several others we like as well. I wish we could hire them all.
K. Smith
Independent Agency Principal
Thank you again for the super job you and your team have done helping me fill critical staff positions in my agency. You are a valuable asset to the success of this agency, and I am thankful to have you as a friend and insightful consultant. Your broad knowledge of what we do and creativity in helping to solve problems is invaluable.
D. Noltensmeyer
Agency Owner
Your firm has been a remarkable asset to my agency. I would liken it to having a complete human resources department and professional development coach at my disposal. The hire that you brought into my agency and the techniques used to locate and vet this person were extremely effective. I would recommend you to anyone who is interested in growing their business.
D. Garlow
Agency Owner
I have worked with this team for the past 30 days recruiting a licensed insurance staff for my office. It amazed me at the sheer number of very qualified prospects that they were able to deliver in a short amount of time. Their recruiting process was easy, efficient and best of all, far cheaper than the system I had been using the past several years. I would highly recommend them and their system to anyone that is in the process of recruiting.
D. Milleson
Agency Owner
This recruitment service worked well for our agency for several reasons. They present a professional first impression to the candidates and each candidate is thoroughly screened to assess their suitability to your job description. This screening process also saved me a lot of time since I only interviewed those candidates who met my prerequisites for the job. Finally, the cost was reasonable compared to other recruitment methods I had used in the past. This team filled our position quickly with an applicant that we are very pleased with. Furthermore, the follow through this company provided me with regarding the hiring process and onboarding was extremely helpful.
R. Parks
Agency Owner
I have worked with this firm for the past three years. They are a tremendous resource for me. One of the hardest parts of owning your own business is finding qualified, motivated, dedicated employees. This company is my hiring department. When I am ready to hire a person for a customer service role or a sales position I turn to this company for help.
D. Morillo
Agency Owner
After my first conversation with Kathleen Ranahan, it really made me think that I needed her and her team to help me bring on better employees. Then we had a second conversation, and I decided it was worth the expense and if I am going to build a winning team for the future that she would be a vital part of that process. Working with Your Recruiting Department has been such a positive experience, and it has given me great results. Building a better team in a competitive world is vital and they are a vital part of this effort.
J. Joiner
Agency Owner
My #1 challenge, as well as most of the agents I interact with, is finding and hiring a salesperson. Last year my agency was down two employees. I spent countless hours interviewing candidates that weren't eligible. Then in March I hired a salesman who didn't make it past the 90-day probation period. This company recommended a paperless applicant tracking system, integrated job postings and built-in unlimited pre-screen hiring assessments and we were able to hire an experienced and capable Associate Agent for the office within approximately 30 days! The most important benefit to me is a constant candidate pool — I only meet with candidates after the initial vetting is complete.
C. Polk
Agency Owner
I recently hired this organization to provide 90 days of recruiting services for my operation in Western North Carolina. I was amazed that in a short amount of time they were able to find a number of qualified candidates, from which I hired two. When they said their services were turnkey, they meant it! From handling our job postings on multiple sites to conducting pre-screening and then scheduling interviews, I can't imagine a more efficient process. The money we invested was well worth it.
P. Mears
Agency Owner, Western North Carolina
We have now moved all our hirings through Your Recruiting Department; the process is smooth, professional, and proven successful for us. We have hired some of our best team members through them, completely improved the quality of our candidates (a necessity as we moved to independence), and only spend our time meeting and vetting pre-qualified candidates instead of weeding through the masses. I would strongly recommend utilizing them and fully appreciate the return on the value of the expense.
P. Mears
Agency Owner
We started working with this recruiting team in July 2018. We had used another major recruiter in our area over the last 10 years but the quality hire that this company is finding is amazing. We spent 9 months last year searching for a CSR and P&C producer that met our high standard. This group found us 3 people and several others we like as well. I wish we could hire them all.
K. Smith
Independent Agency Principal
Thank you again for the super job you and your team have done helping me fill critical staff positions in my agency. You are a valuable asset to the success of this agency, and I am thankful to have you as a friend and insightful consultant. Your broad knowledge of what we do and creativity in helping to solve problems is invaluable.
D. Noltensmeyer
Agency Owner
Your firm has been a remarkable asset to my agency. I would liken it to having a complete human resources department and professional development coach at my disposal. The hire that you brought into my agency and the techniques used to locate and vet this person were extremely effective. I would recommend you to anyone who is interested in growing their business.
D. Garlow
Agency Owner
I have worked with this team for the past 30 days recruiting a licensed insurance staff for my office. It amazed me at the sheer number of very qualified prospects that they were able to deliver in a short amount of time. Their recruiting process was easy, efficient and best of all, far cheaper than the system I had been using the past several years. I would highly recommend them and their system to anyone that is in the process of recruiting.
D. Milleson
Agency Owner
This recruitment service worked well for our agency for several reasons. They present a professional first impression to the candidates and each candidate is thoroughly screened to assess their suitability to your job description. This screening process also saved me a lot of time since I only interviewed those candidates who met my prerequisites for the job. Finally, the cost was reasonable compared to other recruitment methods I had used in the past. This team filled our position quickly with an applicant that we are very pleased with. Furthermore, the follow through this company provided me with regarding the hiring process and onboarding was extremely helpful.
R. Parks
Agency Owner
I have worked with this firm for the past three years. They are a tremendous resource for me. One of the hardest parts of owning your own business is finding qualified, motivated, dedicated employees. This company is my hiring department. When I am ready to hire a person for a customer service role or a sales position I turn to this company for help.
D. Morillo
Agency Owner
After my first conversation with Kathleen Ranahan, it really made me think that I needed her and her team to help me bring on better employees. Then we had a second conversation, and I decided it was worth the expense and if I am going to build a winning team for the future that she would be a vital part of that process. Working with Your Recruiting Department has been such a positive experience, and it has given me great results. Building a better team in a competitive world is vital and they are a vital part of this effort.
J. Joiner
Agency Owner
My #1 challenge, as well as most of the agents I interact with, is finding and hiring a salesperson. Last year my agency was down two employees. I spent countless hours interviewing candidates that weren't eligible. Then in March I hired a salesman who didn't make it past the 90-day probation period. This company recommended a paperless applicant tracking system, integrated job postings and built-in unlimited pre-screen hiring assessments and we were able to hire an experienced and capable Associate Agent for the office within approximately 30 days! The most important benefit to me is a constant candidate pool — I only meet with candidates after the initial vetting is complete.
C. Polk
Agency Owner
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Pre-Hire Assessments
Additional Tools to Ensure Finding the Right Candidates
Through our strategic partnership with Profiles International, we use validated assessments trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide to improve hiring, leadership development, and employee performance.
Explore assessmentsSOS II (Step One Survey II)
Measures work ethic, integrity, reliability, and attitude toward substance abuse in the workplace.
Sales Indicator
Measures core competencies for sales, using a benchmark of successful insurance agents to gauge fit.
Customer Service Profile — Financial Services
Measures behavioral characteristics along with vocabulary and numeric proficiencies.
PXT Select
Measures cognitive abilities, behavioral traits, and occupational interests using benchmarks relative to the role.
How It Works
Six steps to a better hire
Book a Discovery Call
A short conversation about the role and your agency.
We Learn Your Agency
Culture, comp, team structure, and what success looks like.
We Recruit & Market the Position
Job advertising plus proactive sourcing in your market.
We Screen & Assess Candidates
Phone screens plus validated pre-hire assessments.
You Interview Only the Best
A short list of candidates worth your time.
Follow-Up with Candidates & Client
Onboarding, offer support, and follow-up with both sides after the interview.
Why Your Recruiting Department?
A recruiting department built for independent agencies
Insurance Recruiting Specialists
We recruit exclusively for independent insurance agencies.
Lower Cost
Affordable recruiting with transparent pricing.
Better Candidates
Every candidate is sourced, screened, interviewed, and assessed before you meet them.
Nationwide Recruiting
We recruit across the United States.
Ready to Build Your Team?
Schedule a free recruiting consultation and we'll map out your next hire.
