The insurance carriers and related activities sector remained strong in the first quarter of 2021. Initially, the BLS reported a loss of 9,300 insurance jobs for January 2021, marking the first decline since recovery from COVID-19’s impact began in May 2020. However, the BLS revised this number to reflect an increase of 2,300 jobs in ... April 2021: Labor Market Pulse
As stakes rise and new and perhaps uncomfortable issues are broached, engaging in productive dialogue is crucial. Discover several practices that help leaders more effectively make decisions and resolve potential issues.
Published in Grinnell Mutual Even after a year of record unemployment, the supply of professional claims adjusters cannot meet the needs of the industry, and claims talent remains difficult to recruit. Grinnell Mutual examines claims trends from The Jacobson Group and Aon plc’s Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Study.
Our professional recruiting team speaks with clients and candidates every day, uncovering insights and themes around hiring trends, recruiting challenges and best practices. In this new quarterly blog series, Recruiter Report, we aim to provide a pulse on the issues and questions hiring managers are exploring and share our perspective and insight. For the first ... Recruiter Report: Candidate Expectations and COVID-19
With catastrophe season looming, it’s time to start strategizing your talent plan for both the expected and unexpected events this year will bring. Last year saw record-setting tropical storms and wildfires. While tornado activity was below average in 2020, 2021 is predicted to have above average activity, due to La Niña. No matter what this ... 5 Questions to Ask When Crafting Your CAT Season Talent Plan
As you work to resolve difficult issues, focusing on commonalities and approaching topics through a new lens can have a great impact. Explore important considerations for effectively addressing and resolving issues in the boardroom.
Published in Business America Insurance: Business America examines compensation trends from The Jacobson Group and Aon plc’s Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Study and webinar.
As we hit the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely your employees are accustomed to working remotely. While video calls and group chats have become the norm for communication, the remote environment can present challenges for effective onboarding. As new employees join your team, it’s important to make them feel welcome from day ... Remote Onboarding: A Checklist
The remote environment has brought on many unique challenges for leaders. Guiding teams, leaning into professional development and actively growing in your career all require a renewed focus and intentional approach to be effective. The Jacobson Group was proud to recently partner with Insurance Careers Month (ICM) to share how leaders can continue to thrive ... A Renewed Focus on Personal Leadership Development
The health insurance landscape continues to rapidly evolve, presenting new regulations, challenges and opportunities. One of the areas many health plans are continuing to refine is their approach to risk adjustment. While risk adjustment is commonly viewed from the perspective of compliance and cost savings, a well-defined strategy, fine-tuned structure and function-specific expertise can evolve ... Staffing Considerations for Your Risk Adjustment Strategy
The insurance industry saw unemployment hold steady at 2.2% in February. However, the industry also experienced its second consecutive month of job losses since recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic began. The majority of losses appear to be in life/health and claims roles. In our Q1 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted in partnership with Aon ... March 2021: Labor Market Pulse
At Jacobson, we believe every employee’s contributions matter and impact the success of our organization, clients and candidates. In celebration of Employee Appreciation Day, we’re shining the spotlight on three featured employees. To all of our amazing team members, we want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year! Learn ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q1 2021