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March 2025: Labor Market PULSE

Rounding out the first quarter of 2025, the latest numbers show continued stability in the insurance labor market. Consistent with past years, unemployment dropped back down to 2.5 (less than half a point from 2024’s overall average). At the same time, total employment was up both month-over-month and year-over-year in January. According to our Q1 ... March 2025: Labor Market PULSE


Insurance Industry Maintains Expectations for Revenue, Staffing Growth

The insurance industry is poised for a promising year ahead, with 88% of insurers planning to either maintain or increase their staff levels in 2025. A new Risk & Insurance article discusses more talent findings from the latest U.S. Insurance Labor market Survey by The Jacobson Group and Aon.


Q1 2025 Labor Market Study Infographic

Our Q1 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon, reflects stability and growth for the coming year. Below, we share a few of the study’s highlights and carriers’ plans for 2025.


NAMIC Human Resources Summit

Jacobson is a proud sponsor of the NAMIC Human Resources Summit! Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is presenting “Human Resources Toolkit: A Facilitated Session by Jacobson.” This session will equip attendees with the essential tools and strategies needed to navigate today’s evolving HR landscape. Hope to see you at the event! 


NAMIC Webinar Series – Insurance 101

Jacobson is thrilled to be speaking as part of NAMIC’s Insurance 101 Webinar Series. Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is presenting “The Power of Your Personal Brand.” In this session, attendees will explore how to uncover their strengths and articulate them in a personal brand statement that is both impactful and memorable. ... NAMIC Webinar Series – Insurance 101


NAMIC Webinar Series – Industry Trends

Jacobson is proud to be speaking as part of the NAMIC Webinar Series. Mike Abate, managing director, is presenting “Succession Planning and Retention Strategies for Today’s Environment.” This session will share insights on the industry’s succession readiness as well as considerations for approaching broad and deep succession plan development in the context of today’s labor ... NAMIC Webinar Series – Industry Trends


NAMIC Executive Pay Practices Webinar

Jacobson is thrilled to be speaking during the NAMIC Executive Pay Practices Webinar, which presents the results and trends from NAMIC’s latest Executive Pay Practices Study. Mike Abate, managing director, will open the webinar with insights on the current state of the insurance labor market. Don’t miss it!


MPL Association Leadership Forum

The Jacobson Group is honored to be speaking at the MPL Association Leadership Forum in Austin. Jeff Blair, senior vice president of executive search and business development, is moderating a panel titled, “Building a New Talent Strategy.” In this session, speakers will share strategies to build effective retention and professional development programs, increase productivity and ... MPL Association Leadership Forum


APIW Ohio “She Leads: A Celebration of Women in Insurance” Event

The Jacobson Group is honored to be speaking at the APIW Ohio “She Leads, Celebration Women in Insurance” Event. Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is hosting a Q&A on professional development and leading with impact. Hope to see you there!


NAAIA Chicago Annual Spring Benefit and Scholarship Luncheon

Jacobson is proud to sponsor the NAAIA Chicago Annual Spring Benefit and Scholarship Luncheon in Chicago, Illinois. Representing Jacobson at the event will be Sarah Karvel-Erby, Marianna Zalova, Janet Foor, Phokham O’Connor, Tyler Thompson, JoJo Harris, Michelle Velto and Marcia Bray.


ACLI Forum 500 CEO Leadership Retreat

The Jacobson Group is pleased to be a sponsor at ACLI Forum 500 CEO Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC., managing director Jack Walsh will be in attendance.


LIC Technology Committee Meeting

Jacobson is proud to sponsor the LIC Technology Committee Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jack Walsh, Managing Director, will be in attendance representing the company.