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Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, was once again named to Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms. “Finding the right talent in today’s market remains challenging,” said Gregory P. Jacobson, co-chief executive officer of The Jacobson Group. “Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms

Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Indicates Continued Growth

CHICAGO – The latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, and Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, found 90% of respondents intend to maintain or increase staff in 2023. “Overall, recruiting remains challenging and retention ... Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Indicates Continued Growth

Insurance Succession Planning Study Indicates Areas of Opportunity

CHICAGO – The 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, found 38% of respondents have no formal succession plans in place. The 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study was conducted in September 2022 and measured the breadth and depth of carriers’ succession ... Insurance Succession Planning Study Indicates Areas of Opportunity

2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study Now Open for Participation

CHICAGO – The 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, is now open through October 2, 2022. The study aims to measure the industry’s succession readiness and provide valuable benchmarking insights. “As insurers navigate a shifting economic climate and continued movement across ... 2022 Insurance Industry Succession Planning Study Now Open for Participation

The Jacobson Group Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance List

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. Providing culture and growth opportunities that distinguish the organization as an employer of choice is ... The Jacobson Group Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance List

Insurance Labor Market Study Indicates Continued Growth Amid Recruiting Difficulty

CHICAGO – The latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in part by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, found 95% of respondents plan to increase or maintain their headcounts in the next 12 months. “The majority of insurers are planning to add to their ... Insurance Labor Market Study Indicates Continued Growth Amid Recruiting Difficulty

Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Executive Search and Professional Recruiting Firms

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of insurance talent, was once again named to Forbes’ annual lists of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and Best Professional Recruiting Firms. Jacobson was one of just 51 companies (17%) to rank in both lists. “Especially in today’s incredibly challenging recruiting climate, it’s a privilege to help ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Executive Search and Professional Recruiting Firms

Insurance Labor Market Study Finds 72 Percent of Companies are Planning to Increase Staff

CHICAGO – The latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in part by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, found a record percentage of insurers plan to increase their headcounts in 2022 amid an already challenging labor market. “In terms of acquiring and retaining insurance ... Insurance Labor Market Study Finds 72 Percent of Companies are Planning to Increase Staff