Connie Rose

Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist with 25+ years of experience recruiting and advising talent across the insurance, insurtech, and property restoration sectors. Proven ability to build national pipelines, optimize hiring workflows, and deliver career advisement that strengthens workforce readiness. Known for consultative partnership with executive leadership, assessment-based screening, and data-driven recruiting strategies that improve hiring outcomes and reduce time-to-fill.

National Insurance, Restoration & AI Advisory Services at Independent Contractor (Present)

• Recruiting support for P&C, L&H, E&S, Cyber, Underwriting, Claims, and Restoration roles.
• AI-related recruiting for executive startups and insurance/restoration-specific industries.
• Career coaching and workforce readiness for insurance and restoration professionals.
• ATS-optimized resume development and targeted interview preparation.
• AI-enhanced sourcing workflows to improve candidate quality and reduce time-to-fill.
• Talent strategy consulting for carriers, MGAs, TPAs, insurtechs, and restoration companies.
• Development of industry-specific exams and training materials (Insurance, Restoration, Xactimate).
• Advisory support for unemployed professionals and LinkedIn referrals.
• Pro bono career services for youth aging out of foster care (Wellroot Family Services).
• Workflow and process mapping for AI automation in claims, underwriting, and mitigation.
• Subject-matter expertise for AI firms developing tools for insurance and property restoration.

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) at Alexander Raymond / Financial Recruiters International (2025-08 – 2025-11)

• Integrated an established insurance talent book of business into the firm to support seamless client transitions.
• Managed national recruiting cycles for P&C, L&H, and specialty insurance roles.
• Partnered with hiring leaders to define role requirements and streamline interview processes.

Marketing Representative (Contract) at Water Removal Services (2025-02 – 2025-05)

• Supported business development initiatives within the property restoration sector.
• Strengthened partnerships with restoration vendors and referral sources to increase lead volume.

Talent Acquisition Partner at NavSav Insurance (2023-11 – 2024-01)

• Led full-cycle recruiting for high-volume insurance roles across multiple states.
• Improved candidate quality through assessment-based screening and targeted sourcing strategies.

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) at Epic Insurance Brokers (2022-04 – 2023-01)

• Recruited for commercial lines, personal lines, and specialty insurance positions nationwide.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job profiles and improve hiring outcomes.

Founder / Senior Recruiter at Empire Insurance Recruiters, Inc. (2004-08 – 2023-11)

• Founded and managed a specialized recruiting firm serving MGAs, carriers, agencies, and restoration companies.
• Achieved a 90% client retention rate through consistent placement success and relationship management.
• Built proprietary CRM workflows and branded outreach strategies to enhance candidate engagement.

Continuing Education in Human Resource Management – Kennesaw State University (2019)

Bachelor in Marketing – Shorter University (1998 – 2000)