Posts by: Richard Jacobson

Where Have All The Executives Gone?

It is no secret that the insurance industry is suffering a severe talent gap created by the aging workforce. In fact, it is projected that the industry will need to fill nearly 400,000 positions in the next couple of years, but there are simply not enough employees and candidates to take these roles. According to the ... Where Have All The Executives Gone?






Overcoming Today’s Candidate-Driven Market

No longer just an ominous warning for the future, the long-predicted war for talent is here. The insurance industry—in particular—has been hard hit by the emerging talent crunch and insurers are now faced with more openings than potential professionals. The result is a candidate’s market. With this in mind, organizations must rethink their current hiring ... Overcoming Today’s Candidate-Driven Market


Life Claims Goes High Tech

Technology continues to have a drastic impact on how the business world operates. Life insurers are no exception. Within the life sector, organizations are navigating their way through a number of emerging technologies. From the evolution of InsurTech to rapidly changing customer needs, life insurance firms need to adapt to today’s quickly-changing market. The claims ... Life Claims Goes High Tech


How to Write a Resume. An Insurance Careers Month Video Series

This blog entry is part one in Jacobson’s Insurance Careers Month video series, which features our own Millennial bloggers providing their unique insights and insider perspectives into insurance as a great career choice. It is my pleasure to introduce Shelby Kling as our millennial guest blogger for this latest post. Shelby is the Executive Search Assistant ... How to Write a Resume. An Insurance Careers Month Video Series


How to Successfully Job Hunt. An Insurance Careers Month Video Series

This blog entry is part one in Jacobson’s Insurance Careers Month video series, which features our own Millennial bloggers providing their unique insights and insider perspectives into insurance as a great career choice. It is my pleasure to introduce Daniel Villa as our millennial guest blogger for this latest post. Dan is a Business Development Coordinator ... How to Successfully Job Hunt. An Insurance Careers Month Video Series



Are you insured for the Big Game?

The chips and dip are plated, the big screen is fired up and the chili is ready to go. You may think you’re all set for the big game, but are you missing something critical? When it comes to watching the Super Bowl, nine out of 10 viewers will be viewing the game from the ... Are you insured for the Big Game?


Human Resources Joins the Technology Revolution

Now more than ever, we are living in a talent-led economy. Increasingly low unemployment rates, rising retirements and a tightening labor pool have created a candidate’s market. Building a positive candidate and employee experience amid this evolving economy is becoming increasingly critical. Only those organizations that focus on building effective interactions will be able to ... Human Resources Joins the Technology Revolution