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Jacobson Emphasizes Importance of Succession Planning at LIC’s CEO Conference

CHICAGO – Succession planning is a vital component of a comprehensive talent strategy, yet many insurers are neglecting to make it a priority. Abbie Fleming, assistant vice president and managing director of The Jacobson Group, will discuss the importance of succession planning, as well as its best practices, at the Life Office Management Association’s Life ... Jacobson Emphasizes Importance of Succession Planning at LIC’s CEO Conference

Getting Internal Buy-In for Temporary Talent

Insurers are facing a challenging recruiting climate, driven by mass Baby Boomer retirements, a low unemployment rate and continued job growth. There are currently about 250,000 open roles in finance and insurance alone, and not enough qualified individuals to fill them. Insurers that have been operating with lean workforces or tackling unforeseen workloads will likely ... Getting Internal Buy-In for Temporary Talent

Taking a Strategic Approach to Professional Development

Professional development is essential in creating the leaders the insurance industry needs as today’s mass retirements continue. By taking a strategic approach, insurers can develop employees in ways that keep them engaged while also positioning their organizations for long-term success.

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Insurance Labor Study Indicates Challenging Recruitment Environment

CHICAGO– According to the latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, 62 percent of companies polled intend to increase staff in the next 12 months. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the unemployment rate for the insurance industry is 1.6 percent. This ... Insurance Labor Study Indicates Challenging Recruitment Environment

Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

As the insurance industry adopts new technologies and undergoes modernization efforts, accounting and finance departments have much to gain. Automation is allowing for reduced processing times, increased efficiency and higher service levels. More redundant tasks within bookkeeping and data entry are being taken over by artificial intelligence, and machine learning is identifying patterns and streamlining ... Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Published in the Insurance Journal The insurance industry is making strides in its diversity and inclusion efforts. By making it a priority, organizations can build innovative teams that will be successful in the future of work.

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Insurance Labor Outlook Study Results to be Revealed During Webinar

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group and Aon will reveal the results of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study in a complimentary webinar presentation on August 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The study, which ran from July 16 through August 7, 2019, attracted participation from insurance carriers across the industry. The results highlight current ... Insurance Labor Outlook Study Results to be Revealed During Webinar

What Does the Candidate-Driven Market Really Mean for Insurers?

In order to be successful in today’s candidate-driven market, it is important for insurers to consider the candidate’s perspective and motivations. By doing so, insurers can be strategic about offers and counter offers and remain competitive in a candidate’s market.

Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

The insurance talent landscape is shifting. Many senior-level employees are nearing retirement, Millennials and GenXers are moving into leadership positions, and members of Generation Z are securing their first jobs. Along with these demographic shifts, technology is redefining roles, making today’s desired leadership skills much different than those of even 10 years ago. Current insurance ... Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

Q3 2019 U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study Results

The latest survey shows positive staffing expectations with 62 percent of companies planning to increase staff, up one point from January’s iteration of the study. This is largely driven by the life and health verticals…