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June 2023: Labor Market Pulse

We’re experiencing continued job growth as we reach the mid-point of 2023. The insurance carriers and related activities sector added jobs for the third consecutive month, reaching a new high watermark of 2,939,200 in May. The industry’s unemployment rate increased to 2.5%; however, it’s likely this will fall in the coming months, consistent with a ... June 2023: Labor Market Pulse


Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q2 2023

At The Jacobson Group, we believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success. This quarter, we are thrilled to highlight three exceptional team members who embody our values and contribute to our mission. Read on to learn more about them.   K’LAH YAMADA Researcher, 2 years at Jacobson Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Alma ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q2 2023


Job Postings: A Checklist

A job posting is often a potential candidate’s first exposure to a role. In today’s environment, insurance job openings are abundant, making it essential to cut through the noise and resonate with the right individuals. If you’re included within the 67% of insurers planning to hire this year, the below checklist can serve as a ... Job Postings: A Checklist


Infographic: Insurance Industry’s Succession Readiness

As insurers aim to stay competitive in the challenging and volatile labor market, strategic succession planning and clear employee development opportunities are essential. Recently, The Jacobson Group conducted a study to better gauge the industry’s succession planning readiness. Below we highlight a few of the study’s key findings. View the full study results: https://jcbsn.gr/2022-succession-planning-study


May 2023: Labor Market Pulse

The U.S. labor market remains resilient – despite some economists’ predictions – as we enter May. The insurance carriers and related activities unemployment rate saw just a slight increase to 1.6%; and unemployment for the overall U.S. economy dropped to 3.4%, which along with January 2023, marks a 54-year low. Numbers from the Bureau of ... May 2023: Labor Market Pulse



April 2023: Labor Market Pulse

Entering the second quarter of 2023, the insurance labor market remains relatively constant. The industry unemployment rate is low at 1.5%, and insurance employment is steady, boasting nearly 32,000 more jobs than one year ago. Finance and insurance job openings dipped slightly in February*, to 350,000; however, while this number is lower than last year’s ... April 2023: Labor Market Pulse



Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results: The Candidate’s Market Persists

Despite ongoing uncertainty throughout the U.S. economy, insurance remains in a candidate’s market as 2023 unfolds. The industry hit record-high employment in January, job openings continue to be elevated after reaching a peak in 2022 and insurance unemployment is just 1.4%. According to our recent Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with ... Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results: The Candidate’s Market Persists


Polling Results: Is Your Organization Aligned with Today’s Professionals?

As the talent landscape continues to shift, professionals’ behaviors and attitudes are also evolving. We’ve polled our LinkedIn audience to provide insight on individuals’ current preferences and expectations around a number of topics. Consider this information as you build out your own talent strategies and aim to effectively recruit and retain talent in the changing ... Polling Results: Is Your Organization Aligned with Today’s Professionals?


March 2023: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance labor market continued its steady growth in February with unemployment falling almost a full point to 1.4% for insurance carriers and related activities. Revised numbers for January also show the industry hit record-high employment at 2,922,000 jobs. Amid employment growth, insurers continue to face a tight labor market. Twenty-five percent of companies report ... March 2023: Labor Market Pulse