Diane Bonanno
Diane Bonanno is the President of Insurance Careers, Inc., a staffing firm she founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after beginning her career as a secretary at Cosmo Personnel in the 1970s. Drawing on her early experience in staffing, Diane built a company specializing in insurance placements, growing it from a small operation to a team of eight, with expansions into Boston and New York before returning to Florida. Her success has been grounded in integrity, honesty during interviews, and competitive, lower fees that helped establish strong trust with clients and candidates alike.
Throughout her nearly five-decade career, Diane has emphasized a recruitment approach focused on understanding office culture and personality fit, ensuring that each placement benefits both the client and the candidate. She has shared the challenges she faced along the way, from personal losses to balancing business responsibilities with family life, highlighting the resilience and dedication that have defined her career. Her focus on long-term relationships and careful guidance has distinguished her from other agencies in the insurance staffing industry.
Diane’s professional philosophy is built on integrity, expertise, and client-centric service. She measures her success by the trust she has earned and the satisfaction of those she serves. While she continues to work with her longstanding clients in the Southeast, Diane is thoughtfully considering her future plans, including potential retirement, even as she remains committed to fostering growth, innovation, and career success for insurance professionals across the region.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to dedication, perseverance, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their career goals. Since founding my recruiting company in 1976, I have grown and adapted the business to meet the evolving needs of the staffing industry, specializing in placing insurance professionals. I view myself not just as a recruiter, but as a career counselor, focused on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, guiding them toward lasting success.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are family and the relationships I build with my clients. I prioritize nurturing strong, lasting connections and fostering trust, whether at home or in a professional setting, because these relationships are the foundation of meaningful and lasting success.