Jacobson and Ward Group to Conduct Next Iteration of U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study

CHICAGO – The next iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group, is to begin on January 9 and close on January 25, 2013. All industry organizations are invited to participate in the study for free. This survey provides the industry with valuable information on labor trends and future staffing expectations.

“With talent being the top differentiator in an increasingly competitive marketplace, it is imperative that insurers stay on top of hiring trends,” says Gregory P. Jacobson, co-chief executive officer of The Jacobson Group. “The results of this survey will help management set staffing and recruiting strategies for 2013.”

Organizations across all sectors of the industry are invited to complete the complimentary survey and participation is confidential. Those who participate will receive the results at no cost. To complete the survey, follow this link.

To request more information about the survey, please contact Vince Albers of Ward Group at (513) 746-2422 or [email protected].

The results of the survey will be revealed and analyzed in a complimentary webinar on February 13, 2013. All members of the insurance community are welcome to attend. To register for the webinar, follow this link.

About The Jacobson Group:
The Jacobson Group is the nation’s leading provider of insurance talent. For 40 years, we have been connecting insurance organizations with professionals from the board room to the back room on both a permanent and temporary basis. We offer a variety of solutions including executive search, professional recruiting, RPO, temporary staffing, subject matter experts, and onsite and work-at-home operations support. Regardless of the need or situation, Jacobson is the insurance talent solution. Further information is available at www.jacobsononline.com.

About Ward Group®:
Ward Group is the leading provider of benchmarking and best practices research studies for insurance companies.  The firm analyzes staff levels, business practices and expenses for all areas of insurance company operations to help companies measure results, optimize performance and improve profitability. For more information about Ward Group, visit www.wardinc.com.

Contact:
The Jacobson Group
Nicole M. St.Martin, Vice President and Marketing Communications Director
(312) 884-0491
[email protected]

Ward Group
Vince Albers, Senior Consultant
513-746-2422
[email protected]