It’s hard to believe 2022 is already coming to an end. Here at Jacobson, we’re grateful for our team members and know they’re the key to our company’s success in the new year and beyond. Below we highlight a few of these individuals and their roles. Learn about more of our Jacobson colleagues by viewing ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2022
It’s hard to believe 2023 is almost here. From continued talent realignment to the increasing need to upskill and reskill employees, we’re already seeing a number of interesting trends that will impact the insurance industry next year. Download our guide to learn about the trends that will have the most impact on the industry in ... 2023 Insurance Talent Trends
The insurance industry is closing out 2022 with low industry unemployment and a high level of open finance and insurance positions. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and a pending recession, insurance remains a candidate’s market as we enter the new year. Voluntary quits remain elevated within finance and insurance; however, retirements saw a decline from 13,000 ... December 2022: Labor Market Pulse
CHICAGO – The 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, found 38% of respondents have no formal succession plans in place. The 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study was conducted in September 2022 and measured the breadth and depth of carriers’ succession ... Insurance Succession Planning Study Indicates Areas of Opportunity
The health insurance industry continues to evolve, as insurers strive to best meet changing member needs and provide a holistic member experience. Now, as many health plans aim to grow their Medicare Advantage business, the ability to effectively deliver on these initiatives has become a key differentiator. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there are ... Health Highlights: Q4 2022
This quarter’s Compass feature article explores best practices for effectively approaching succession planning beyond the executive ranks. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
As we near the end of 2022, the insurance labor market remains relatively strong. Unemployment is low, at 1.1%, and the insurance carriers and related activities sector has added nearly 34,000 jobs since the start of the year. However, finance and insurance job openings continued a four-month decline in September*, dropping to 280,000. Additionally, retirements ... November 2022: Labor Market Pulse
Explore the industry’s succession readiness across all organizational levels. The Jacobson Group’s Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study measures the breadth and depth of carriers’ succession readiness. The 2022 study was conducted from September 15 through October 2 and was open to insurance carriers across all industry sectors. Download the results for valuable benchmarking insights to ... 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study Results
Published in Insurance Journal: Insurtechs are continuing to disrupt the insurance industry, while pushing traditional insurers to focus on modernization initiatives and how they can best leverage the capabilities of data and analytics. Whether you’re an insurtech organization or any other insurance organization embarking on modernization initiatives, the ability to bring in the right people ... Identifying the Right Talent for Your Insurtech
The tight labor market continues to intensify, with savvy insurers seeking creative ways to attract qualified professionals and expand their talent pools. Our team regularly works with hiring managers to determine the needs of a particular role, as well as how to creatively uncover qualified, yet perhaps non-traditional, candidates. In this edition of Recruiter Report, ... Recruiter Report: Recruiting for Skills, Not Experience
The overall U.S. economy exceeded job growth expectations in September. While the insurance carriers and related activities sector experienced a slight decrease in employment, industry unemployment dropped to below 1% for the first time in nearly a year. Wages also increased year-over-year across all insurance sectors. Following two consecutive months of record finance and insurance ... October 2022: Labor Market Pulse
Published in Insurance Journal: Over the past few years, organizations have continued to evolve in response to shifting environments and priorities. Now, as insurance organizations are establishing more permanent plans for moving forward and operating long term, it’s important to explore how a corporate culture can best translate to the new working reality. Read this ... Cultivating a Corporate Culture that Transcends Locations