As we near the two-year mark of COVID-19, many of the key themes for successful talent strategies remain from the previous year. Employers must stay agile and flexible, focus on engaging their teams, and strive to meet employees’ changing expectations. Download our guide to learn about the trends we expect will have the most impact ... 2022 Insurance Talent Trends
We’re closing out 2021 on a positive note, with a low unemployment rate and the addition of new jobs within the insurance carriers and related activities sector. This year has seen numerous shifts, including changing candidate expectations, an intensifying war for talent and continued reshuffling. The unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related industries remains ... December 2021: Labor Market Pulse
As we near the end of 2021 and continue to celebrate our 50th year providing talent to the insurance industry, we’re more thankful than ever for the dedicated individuals who are committed to helping our clients meet their talent goals. Below we highlight a few members of our team and their roles. Learn about more ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2021
The recruiting landscape continues to transform and candidates’ attitudes and motivations are evolving along with it. In October, we hit an unprecedented 0.8% unemployment rate within the insurance industry. Recruiting has become even more difficult as the war for talent rages on. However, many hiring managers are now experiencing a new challenge: understanding how serious ... Recruiter Report: Gauging Candidate Sincerity
Insurance leaders are continuing to evolve their styles and strategies to accommodate shifting business and employee needs. While this may look different depending on individual teams, departments and organizations, the need for engaged and productive employees is universal. In a recent episode of The Insurance Talent Podcast, Greg Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, sat ... Leadership in the Virtual Environment: New Podcast
Unemployment for the insurance industry continues to drop, reaching a record low in October. At 0.8% unemployment, this is the industry’s lowest unemployment rate in the BLS’s 20-year recorded history and only the second time it has dropped below 1%. However, employment for insurance carriers and related activities continues to decrease, with a loss of ... November 2021: Labor Market Pulse
Although many companies are moving forward with return to-office plans, remote work is here to stay in at least some capacity. As workplaces continue to evolve, leaders must make adjustments on how they lead, manage and develop teams.
One of the pressing topics within the actuarial community is how to grow and develop good actuaries into great managers. The actuarial profession is built upon solid technical skills and ongoing development. An analytical mindset and the ability to comprehend complex data sets and numbers create a firm foundation for any young actuary. However, as ... Developing Leaders for Tomorrow’s Actuarial Teams
Fully remote and hybrid environments are here to stay and insurance leaders are continuing to evolve their styles and strategies to accommodate shifting needs. In this episode, host Greg Jacobson sits down with Stan Galanski, founder of G58 Capital, board chair of Prosight Specialty and board member of Aviva’s Canadian business; Maroun Mourad, president of ... Episode 2: Leading in the Virtual Environment: Discussions with Insurance Leaders
Health insurers are facing a turbulent labor market with complexities caused by vaccine mandates and government regulations, a tightening employment landscape and the implications of “the Great Reshuffle.” Our team talks with health insurance leaders on a regular basis, keeping a pulse on what is impacting the talent marketplace. Below are the pressing topics and ... Health Highlights: Q4 2021
This quarter’s Compass feature article explores how to adapt your leadership style to be most effective in today’s hybrid environment. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
The insurance industry has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, and numerous shifts and challenges are still on the horizon. As priorities shift, its imperative boards take a deliberate and strategic approach to board refreshment and succession.