Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Executive Recruitment in Hicksville, NY
Pryor Personnel has been a trusted leader in executive recruitment since 1969, specializing in the insurance and financial services industries. Our team of seasoned recruiters brings decades of direct industry experience, ensuring we understand both the technical demands of roles and the nuanced needs of candidates. We leverage advanced technology to maintain a comprehensive database of professionals, from entry-level to C-suite executives, enabling precise talent matching. Our proprietary methodology, encapsulated in our motto 'It Takes One To Know One,' emphasizes placing professionals who have firsthand expertise in the fields they recruit for.With a 95% retention and placement rate, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while maintaining transparencyour services are always free to applicants. As a minority-owned firm and member of the National Insurance Recruiters Association, we combine industry-specific expertise with ethical practices to serve clients nationwide and internationally.
Services
Executive Search
Retained Search
Contingency Recruitment
Candidate Placement
Industry Networking
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- Our recruiters are former insurance/financial services professionals with firsthand industry expertise.
- We maintain a proprietary database of 40,000+ professionals for precise talent matching.
- 95% retention and placement rate demonstrates our successful candidate-client alignment.
- All services are provided at no cost to applicants throughout the recruitment process.
- Recognized as a Top-25 regional recruiting firm by Dun & Bradstreet for consistent excellence.
Associations and certifications
- National Insurance Recruiters Association (NIRA)
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search services specialize in identifying C-suite and senior-level professionals for insurance and financial services firms. Leveraging our industry-specific expertise and extensive network, we conduct thorough candidate assessments to ensure cultural and technical fit. With a 95% placement success rate, we deliver leaders who drive organizational growth and innovation.
Retained Search
Retained search engagements focus on high-priority executive roles requiring dedicated resources. We employ proprietary research methodologies and direct outreach to passive candidates, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process. Our retained services guarantee exclusive attention to your organization's critical leadership needs.
Contingency Recruitment
Contingency recruitment solutions provide cost-effective talent acquisition for mid-to-senior level positions. We utilize our specialized insurance industry database and market intelligence to deliver qualified candidates rapidly. Payment is only required upon successful candidate placement.
Candidate Placement
We facilitate career advancement for insurance and financial services professionals through strategic placement services. Our team provides personalized resume development, interview preparation, and market positioning guidance. All placement services are provided at no cost to candidates.
Industry Networking
Our networking initiatives connect professionals with industry events, trade associations, and continuing education opportunities. We maintain active participation in major insurance conferences to identify emerging talent trends and facilitate meaningful professional relationships that enhance career development.
People
Patricia Pryor-Bonica
President & CEO
Founder of Pryor Associates with over four decades of insurance recruitment expertise. Former insurance broker who built the firm into a multi-million dollar enterprise with 95% placement success rate.
Pauline Reimer
Managing Director
Actuary with 25+ years of recruitment experience specializing in actuarial, modeling, and risk management roles. Utilizes technical expertise to match candidates with complex quantitative positions in insurance firms.
Dee Clark
Senior Recruiter
Insurance recruitment specialist with 10+ years of experience. Focuses on property & casualty, life, and health insurance roles across underwriting, sales, and claims departments for clients in North America and beyond.
Terri Breslau
Vice President of Administrative Services
Human resources expert managing contract procurement and database administration. Attends industry conferences annually to maintain market insights and ensure operational excellence in candidate management processes.
Questions
What industries does Pryor Associates specialize in?
We focus exclusively on insurance and financial services sectors, including property & casualty, life insurance, risk management, and actuarial roles.
How do you ensure quality candidate matches?
Our recruiters have direct industry experience, allowing us to assess technical qualifications and cultural fit through our proprietary evaluation process.
Are your services free for job seekers?
Yes, all our recruitment services—including resume review and career guidance—are provided at no cost to candidates.
What makes your firm different from general recruiters?
Our 'It Takes One To Know One' approach means every recruiter has worked in the specific insurance/financial specialty they recruit for.
Do you work with international candidates?
Yes, our recruitment network extends across the United States, Canada, and international markets for select executive positions.
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