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The Fight for Claims Talent

Published in CLM Magazine As professional values and motivators shift, employees are now reevaluating their goals and employer expectations and exploring new career opportunities. Learn how to come out ahead in the Great Reshuffle by proactively building your bench strength, focusing on employee needs and developing intentional retention plans.



Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Contingent Labor Program

The use of contingent labor continues to increase, especially in today’s complex and continually changing business environment. Staffing Industry Analysts predicts staffing industry growth of 16% in 2021. Additionally, our recent Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Market Study found 96% of insurance carrier respondents plan to maintain or increase their use of interim employees in the ... Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Contingent Labor Program


October 2021: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance industry’s unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point to 1.9% in September, reaching its lowest since the start of the pandemic. However, while the unemployment rate is low, industry employment also continues to drop. This is likely due to the complexity of the job market, and the effects of not only the Great ... October 2021: Labor Market Pulse


Four Questions for a Mindful and Focused Job Search

As the industry experiences “the Great Reshuffle,” it’s likely many people within your network are accepting positions at new companies, reevaluating their professional paths or making lateral moves. The experiences of the past 18 months have inspired individuals to reprioritize their work and personal responsibilities. Professionals have adjusted their employer expectations and redefined career satisfaction ... Four Questions for a Mindful and Focused Job Search


Focus on Culture: Engaging Employees in the Remote Environment

Published in Insurance Journal: As remote work continues to be the standard way of operating for most businesses, insurers must strive to keep individuals connected by taking a proactive and intentional approach to remote employee culture. Explore ways to develop long-term strategies around virtual engagement to keep employees engaged, productive and loyal.


Recruiter Report: Creating an Optimal Candidate Experience

For most insurers, the hiring process continues to be primarily virtual, bringing with it new obstacles and best practices. Candidates expect streamlined experiences tailored to the remote environment and have become less forgiving of avoidable missteps. Employers must be strategic about engaging candidates at every touchpoint, and presenting open roles and their organizations in the ... Recruiter Report: Creating an Optimal Candidate Experience


Boardroom View 3.2: The Inside View of Board Searches: Determining the Right Skills

The insurance industry has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, and numerous shifts and challenges are still on the horizon. In this issue, Greg Jacobson discusses taking a deliberate and strategic approach to board refreshment and succession to ensure your boardroom continually aligns with near- and long-term organizational goals



Q3 2021 Labor Market Study Results Infographic

The results of the third quarter iteration of the 2021 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. The study, led by The Jacobson Group and Aon, plc, examines insurance industry labor and hiring trends. View highlighted stats in our infographic.


September 2021: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance industry saw unemployment drop from 4.2% in July to just 2.9% in August. This came with a slight decrease in industry jobs, continuing a five-month decline. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports industry employment is just shy of where it was one year ago, our Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study indicates ... September 2021: Labor Market Pulse


Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021

Recently, The Jacobson Group was named to the 2021 list of Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance. As a talent-focused organization, we’re dedicated to our employees’ growth and success throughout all stages of their careers. This quarter, we’re shining the Employee Spotlight on some of Jacobson’s newest faces. We’re thrilled to have them ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021