Odds are you have probably heard us talk in length about the insurance talent crisis. You have likely also heard us discuss the importance of upgrading salaries, culture and more in order to recruit and retain top talent. Were you listening? And more importantly, have you pivoted your strategies as a result? Follow along as ... 8 Popular Insurance Talent Myths Debunked
Remote work is becoming common practice in a variety of industries. Though many insurers hesitate to join the revolution, employees consider work-at-home options a major benefit. To combat industry-wide issues like low employee engagement and morale, it is increasingly necessary to embrace the virtual workforce trend.
CHICAGO – According to the latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon, 61 percent of companies polled intend to increase staff in 2019. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the unemployment rate for the insurance industry is 1.7 percent, which continues the trend ... Insurance Labor Study Highlights Competitive Labor Market
CHICAGO – Disruption is the new norm in today’s age of fast-paced technological transformation. The wave of innovation has taken the insurance industry by storm, permanently changing organizations, processes and professionals alike. As technology exerts greater influence on business operations, how can today’s insurers truly embrace it and thrive in the industry for years to come? ... Jacobson Shares Insights on Innovation and the Future of Work
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group and Ward Group, a part of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), will reveal the results of the Semi-Annual Insurance Industry Labor Outlook Study in a complimentary webinar presentation on February 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. CST. The study, which ran from January 9 through January 30, 2019, attracted participation from organizations industry-wide. The results highlight ... Insurance Outlook Study Results to be Revealed During Webinar
The screen is up and running, burgers are sizzling on the grill and the beers are taking an ice bath. You even have chips and dip ready along with the number for a local pizzeria in case the food runs out. But is that all you need to prepare for your Super Bowl party? Is ... Defend Your Yards for the Big Game
Retaining and developing Gen X professionals are vital steps to ensuring the industry’s success, so insurers must offer competitive compensation programs and development opportunities geared toward Gen X employees. By doing so, organizations can sustain their executive talent pipelines to position themselves for a bright future.
For the past several years, insurance industry thought leaders have publicly promoted and emphasized the importance of attracting Millennials and Gen Zers to the insurance industry. Citing the looming talent crisis and young professionals’ lack of interest in insurance careers, the industry collaborated across organizations and gave birth to numerous publicity campaigns. But has our ... Reengaging Gen X: The Forgotten Talent
Published on GLT There are two reasons for the highly competitive recruiting climate in today’s insurance industry: low unemployment and an increasing number of retirements. To avoid losing quality candidates to competitors, companies should be ready to hire quickly and pay more.
This issue’s feature article explores the importance of retaining and developing Gen X professionals for future success. We suggest insurers offer competitive compensation programs and provide extensive development opportunities specifically geared toward Gen X employees. By doing so, organizations can sustain their executive talent pipelines and position themselves for a bright future.
CHICAGO – The 2019 first quarter iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study will begin January 9 and close January 30, 2019. The survey is conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon (NYSE: AON). In its eleventh year, the labor outlook study continues to provide valuable insights on insurance labor trends and has become an accurate predictor ... Jacobson and Aon Announce Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study
The Jacobson Group and Ward Group conducted a study to investigate hiring trends within the insurance industry. The following presents the findings of an Insurance Labor Market survey conducted in the first quarter of 2019…