Starting a new job is nerve-wracking at the best of times, let alone during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Shannen de la Motte was conscious of how tough it’s been for new recruits to the insurance industry in recent times.

Work-from-home policies have meant opportunities for face-to-face interaction are few and far between, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney.

Helping new recruits engage

De la Motte, who is the executive assistant to the general counsel and junior legal counsel at AIG Australia, sensed the feelings of disconnect and organised a series of panel sessions designed to help young recruits feel as though they are part of the industry.

‘I’m part of the Young Professionals Group, which is a subgroup of the Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) and we held a panel session where we discussed opportunities within the insurance industry,’ she explains.

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