A strong executive team is essential for fulfilling your organization’s long-term potential. However, as the scope of leadership expands and the need for skilled leaders intensifies, many insurers are experiencing a talent drain at the executive level. Our Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study revealed the demand for executive-level roles across all functions is at ... Overcoming the Executive Talent Drain
If you’re actively job searching or even just open to new opportunities, chances are you’ll connect with a recruiter at some point. These interactions can be transformative for your career, fall completely flat or land somewhere in between. The difference often comes down to how you approach the relationship. There are many ways you may ... Working With a Recruiter: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
The BLS revised its numbers for May and June, showing slower job growth than initially reported for the overall U.S. economy. May employment numbers were revised down to an increase of 19,000 jobs rather than the initially reported 144,000 jobs. June employment numbers were initially reported as a jump of 147,000 jobs, and now reflect ... August 2025: Labor Market PULSE
Technology talent continues to be in high demand as insurers work to enhance customer experience, increase operational efficiency, personalize their offerings and compete in a quickly evolving environment. Not surprisingly, technology roles consistently rank at the top of carriers’ hiring plans. It’s likely your organization’s priorities for the rest of the year and moving into ... Competing for Technology Talent
While the insurance industry saw a slight decrease in employment in June, the industry’s unemployment rate also dropped – hitting its lowest point since September 2023 at 1.3%. The dip of 1.6 points is the largest we’ve experienced since July 2023, when the unemployment rate then stayed below 2% for multiple months. However, similar to ... July 2025: Labor Market PULSE
As the gig economy continues to revolutionize the business landscape, fractional executive roles are creating new opportunities for seasoned industry professionals. These “on-demand” positions can help companies fill leadership gaps on a short-term basis due to unexpected turnover or changing needs. They also create new opportunities for seasoned leaders who are between full-time positions or ... How to Be a Successful Fractional Executive
In today’s competitive recruiting environment, employers who approach recruiting as a one-way decision will be set up for failure. Top talent has high expectations for future employers; and continually evolving to appeal to the best and brightest candidates should be a priority for industry leaders. In our recent issue of Compass, Jeff Blair, senior vice ... 7 Ways to Sell Your Organization to Today’s Candidates
The recruiting climate continues to evolve and present a variety of challenges for insurers. There’s a lingering talent shortage, transferable skills are more important than ever, and candidates are rigid in their expectations. Last quarter, we discussed adapting your mindset and redefining what constitutes a “perfect” candidate. However, one area that often remains difficult for ... Recruiter Report: Looking Beyond Potential Resume “Red Flags”
Last year, employee engagement hit its lowest point in a decade, with just 31% of employees engaged in their work. While employee attitudes have certainly shifted in the past few years and labels such as “quiet quitting” and “quiet cracking” have frequented the news cycles, we’re not at the point of no return. However, it’s ... Addressing Burnout and Re-engaging Your Teams
In this employee spotlight, we’re proud to highlight three outstanding team members whose dedication and character help drive Jacobson’s success. Their contributions make a lasting impact on our organization. Nancy Savich Engagement Director, 3 years 7 months at Jacobson Hometown: Boardman, Ohio Alma Mater: Bachelor’s from The Ohio State University – “GO BUCKS!” – and ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q2 2025
Job searching can often feel overwhelming and bring with it questions around whether a potential opportunity is truly the best fit. However, with the right preparation, you can use the interview process as a tool to better understand how well the role and company align with your values, goals and what you need to thrive ... Interview Prep: A Checklist
May saw insurance industry unemployment tick up slightly to 2.9%. At the same time, April numbers show a decrease in job openings for the larger finance and insurance industry, while layoff levels were the highest seen since November 2022. This slight change in numbers doesn’t indicate much at this point, but it’s something to keep ... June 2025: Labor Market PULSE