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Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

As the insurance industry adopts new technologies and undergoes modernization efforts, accounting and finance departments have much to gain. Automation is allowing for reduced processing times, increased efficiency and higher service levels. More redundant tasks within bookkeeping and data entry are being taken over by artificial intelligence, and machine learning is identifying patterns and streamlining ... Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

The insurance talent landscape is shifting. Many senior-level employees are nearing retirement, Millennials and GenXers are moving into leadership positions, and members of Generation Z are securing their first jobs. Along with these demographic shifts, technology is redefining roles, making today’s desired leadership skills much different than those of even 10 years ago. Current insurance ... Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

Benefits of Using an Executive Search Firm

It’s no secret we’re currently experiencing a candidate-driven market. Overall U.S. unemployment is at a near-50-year low and within the insurance industry, there are more job openings than qualified individuals to fill them. As the war for talent continues and Baby Boomers retire, many insurers are challenged with recruiting new leaders in an increasingly competitive ... Benefits of Using an Executive Search Firm

Focus on the First Five Days: Setting Temporary Workers Up for Success

Temporary talent is an important component of a comprehensive human capital plan. Insurance organizations must be nimble and able to quickly calibrate to support workloads, busy seasons, employee leaves and special projects. As the gig economy grows and becomes more commonplace, the ability to effectively leverage short-term employees is imperative. According to Mercer’s 2019 Global ... Focus on the First Five Days: Setting Temporary Workers Up for Success

The Rise of Collaboration in Compliance

Traditionally, insurance organizations have consisted of siloed departments that are each responsible for specific parts of the business. As the industry evolves, insurers are responding to a shifting environment and finding value in working with more agility and efficiency. Collaboration among departments is becoming more important than ever. Effective collaboration helps break down barriers among ... The Rise of Collaboration in Compliance

Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

As you’ve probably noticed, it is taking longer to fill positions than ever before—that is, if you can fill them at all. Fewer qualified candidates are submitting their resumes and your recruiters have no choice but to tirelessly tap passive industry professionals hoping the opportunity catches their interest. How did we get here?  As many ... Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff

Today’s claims executives are concerned. Worry about how they will survive without their soon-to-retire skilled claims professionals keeps them up at night. Even worse, departments have fewer candidates on the bench to fill those soon-to-be vacant positions. Even when executives look outside their departments for talent, non-local candidates are less willing to relocate, as many ... Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff