What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at USI Insurance Services?

Get a mentor and set up frequent feedback sessions to be sure you are contributing consistently with the terms in which you were hired. USI understands that a failed hire is a bad reflection on management so there is an active desire to see people succeed. However, it a two way social contract. You need to be sure you understand your job and if not, ask lots of questions. People want to see me hires succeed and human capital is USIs number one asset. If someone fails, it’s on the employer for not clarifying the job before hiring or not supporting The person post hiring. Occasionally you can fool any employer but rarely does an under qualified person last anywhere. Do your homework about USI sad it is today versus the way it might have been five or ten years ago when it was growing into a large national competitor. A lot more focus on people now - metrics, training and clear expectations. If you don’t like to be measured or get feedback, USI may not be the place for a new producer or AE

Find someone who has succeeded in the role you have been hired for and study what they have done to be viewed as a high achiever. Identify those with good reputations for effective communication. Learn the systems and processes firm uses to mange work flow.