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What Makes a Great Leader Today?
White Paper: A Jacobson Perspective The demands on insurers’ leadership teams continue to expand and evolve amid shifting work environments, employee expectations and business pressures. This issue explores 10 traits that make today’s best leaders stand out.
2024 Mid-Year Underwriting Talent Trends Guide
The industry has had a strong start to 2024. Employment for insurance carriers and related activities hit 3 million, unemployment remains low, and overall reshuffling has seemed to subside. However, today’s underwriting leaders are facing new challenges and shifting their focus to areas such as providing a strong employee experience, developing their teams, and preparing ... 2024 Mid-Year Underwriting Talent Trends Guide
May 2024: Labor Market Pulse
The unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities rose by .7 percentage points in April, yet hovers around 2%, consistent with the past several months. Industry employment also increased – adding more than 8,000 jobs after hitting the 3 million mark in March. The latest JOLTS report revised February job openings within the larger ... May 2024: Labor Market Pulse
Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Executive Search and Best Professional Recruiting Firms
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of insurance talent, has been named to Forbes’ annual lists of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms. “Our team is dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for both our clients and our candidates within the insurance industry,” said Gregory P. Jacobson, co-chief executive officer ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Executive Search and Best Professional Recruiting Firms
Nancy Savich
Nancy Savich is an Engagement Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search team. In this role, Nancy is responsible for engaging and assessing candidates for clients’ C-level, Vice President and executive-level engagements. In addition to managing active client searches, Nancy cultivates Jacobson’s expansive network of insurance executives and thought leaders. Nancy brings more than 20 ... Nancy Savich
Sarah Karvel-Erby
Sarah Karvel-Erby is an Engagement Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search team, strategically engaging and assessing C-level, Vice President and other executive-level candidates for clients from all sectors of the insurance industry. Sarah brings 20 years of recruiting and human resources experience to her role, including nine years within the insurance and healthcare space. ... Sarah Karvel-Erby
Julie Czarnik (Dunn)
Julie Czarnik (Dunn) is an Assistant Vice President and Engagement Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search team. In this role, she manages C-level, Vice President and other executive-level searches for clients from all sectors of the insurance industry. Julie brings more than 15 years of human resources experience to her role with Jacobson, almost ... Julie Czarnik (Dunn)
Compass 17.2: What Makes a Great Leader Today?
This quarter’s Compass feature article shares 10 of the qualities that set the best leaders apart. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
Jack Walsh
Jack Walsh brings nearly 20 years of experience in the life insurance industry to his position as Managing Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search practice. In this role, he manages C-level, Vice President and other executive-level searches, helping life and benefits organizations access the leaders they need to drive their businesses forward. His successful ... Jack Walsh
Mike Abate
Mike Abate is a Managing Director for the executive search practice of The Jacobson Group, where he leverages nearly 30 years of insurance experience to manage C-level, Vice President and other executive-level search engagements for clients from all sectors of the industry. Mike’s impressive insurance background stems from his longstanding tenure at MetLife. Mike served ... Mike Abate