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Jacobson Shares How to Implement Personal Development Plans to Reach Career Goals with NAAIA

April 8, 2019

CHICAGO – Ongoing career planning and professional development are vital for success in today’s evolving insurance market. Judy Busby, senior vice president of executive search and corporate strategy at The Jacobson Group, will share how professionals can create individual development plans to organize and prioritize their professional and personal development at the Chicago chapter of ... Jacobson Shares How to Implement Personal Development Plans to Reach Career Goals with NAAIA

Where Does Insurance Stand In Gender Equality?

Published in ON THE RISK Organizations are expanding beyond their borders, and a traditional work environment is no longer sustainable to meet the reality of today’s business world. Creating an inclusive workplace is an important undertaking that insurers must excel at in order to thrive today and tomorrow. Reprinted with permission of ON THE RISK, ... Where Does Insurance Stand In Gender Equality?

Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

April 4, 2019

As you’ve probably noticed, it is taking longer to fill positions than ever before—that is, if you can fill them at all. Fewer qualified candidates are submitting their resumes and your recruiters have no choice but to tirelessly tap passive industry professionals hoping the opportunity catches their interest. How did we get here? As many ... Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

Cultivating an Inclusive Boardroom: The New Board Mandate

Insurance leaders recognize the importance of diversity; yet, the boardroom has been slow to evolve. By accelerating gender diversity at all levels, organizations can begin to take the necessary steps to close the gender gap and continue to diversify the boardroom beyond gender.

Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff

March 19, 2019

Today’s claims executives are concerned. Worry about how they will survive without their soon-to-retire skilled claims professionals keeps them up at night. Even worse, departments have fewer candidates on the bench to fill those soon-to-be vacant positions. Even when executives look outside their departments for talent, non-local candidates are less willing to relocate, as many ... Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff

Boardroom View 1.1: Cultivating an Inclusive Boardroom

This issue’s feature article explores the importance of diversity for future company success. By accelerating gender diversity in the boardroom, organizations across all sectors, including insurance, can begin to take the necessary steps to close the gender gap and continue to diversify the boardroom beyond gender.

2019 Underwriting Trends

How will the underwriting field change in 2019? From embracing automation to improving customer experience, underwriters must step up to meet new expectations in their organizations. Our guide discusses the top six trends we expect to see this year.

Ignite Gender Equality: Dare to Be the Spark

March 8, 2019

Elevating gender equality from mere conversations to meaningful actions and investments – truth or dare? This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on how to help other women step into their own power and be the inspiration to others that follow. Dare to be the spark and to push your organization to renew its commitment to ... Ignite Gender Equality: Dare to Be the Spark

Q1 2019 Labor Market Study Results Infographic

The results of the first quarter iteration of The Jacobson Group and Aon’s 2019 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. A valuable industry tool, the study examines data on insurance labor and revenue trends. Explore the staffing projections and hiring plans for the insurance industry this year in this infographic.

Strong Industry Outlook Highlights the Need for Talent Solutions

February 27, 2019

The results from our latest Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available! Read on for highlights from the most recent study. The survey expectations for staffing remain positive. Although the rate of expected hiring decreased to 61 percent from 63 percent in July 2018, half of all carriers are planning to increase their ... Strong Industry Outlook Highlights the Need for Talent Solutions

8 Popular Insurance Talent Myths Debunked

Odds are you have probably heard colleagues talk in length about the insurance talent crisis. With the discussion of that crisis, many popular talent myths are surfacing. In order to recruit and retain top talent, those myths must be put to rest and discussions must be had about the importance of upgrading salaries, culture and ... 8 Popular Insurance Talent Myths Debunked

2019 Actuarial Trends

What changes will the actuarial industry see in 2019? As modernization and a talent gap continue to disrupt the industry, actuaries must prepare their teams to thrive despite these ongoing challenges. Our guide features the top six trends we expect to see this year.

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