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Recruiter Report: Creating an Optimal Candidate Experience

For most insurers, the hiring process continues to be primarily virtual, bringing with it new obstacles and best practices. Candidates expect streamlined experiences tailored to the remote environment and have become less forgiving of avoidable missteps. Employers must be strategic about engaging candidates at every touchpoint, and presenting open roles and their organizations in the ... Recruiter Report: Creating an Optimal Candidate Experience

September 2021: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance industry saw unemployment drop from 4.2% in July to just 2.9% in August. This came with a slight decrease in industry jobs, continuing a five-month decline. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports industry employment is just shy of where it was one year ago, our Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study indicates ... September 2021: Labor Market Pulse

Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021

Recently, The Jacobson Group was named to the 2021 list of Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance. As a talent-focused organization, we’re dedicated to our employees’ growth and success throughout all stages of their careers. This quarter, we’re shining the Employee Spotlight on some of Jacobson’s newest faces. We’re thrilled to have them ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021

Building Hybrid Teams Ready for New Challenges

As catastrophe season continues, insurers are responding to recent devastating events while also preparing for what the next few months may bring. The year has already seen hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, meaning the ability to adapt to increased workloads has become a vital part of insurers’ claims management strategies. Hybrid workforces – which are comprised ... Building Hybrid Teams Ready for New Challenges

Results of the Q3 2021 Labor Outlook Study: Insurance Remains in a Candidate’s Market

For the past 18 months, job seekers have experienced a shifting labor market and many uncertainties. Now, as professionals feel a greater sense of stability, many are reevaluating their current roles and priorities, and seeking out employers who can best meet their needs. Although insurance industry unemployment rose to 4.2% in July, we’re seeing an ... Results of the Q3 2021 Labor Outlook Study: Insurance Remains in a Candidate’s Market

Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market

As we move through the second half of 2021, insurers’ employment outlooks remain strong. Our recent Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted in partnership with Aon plc, found 93% of insurers plan to increase or maintain their headcounts in the next 12 months. Now in its 25th iteration, the semi-annual study collects and examines ... Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market

August 2021: Labor Market Pulse

The overall economy saw an optimistic employment report in July, gaining nearly 950,000 jobs and exceeding economists’ predictions. The national unemployment rate is also encouraging, reaching its lowest since the start of the pandemic. However, the BLS reported continued job losses and a rising unemployment rate for the insurance carriers and related activities sector. While ... August 2021: Labor Market Pulse

Celebrating 50 Years: Employee Reflections

As The Jacobson Group celebrates our 50th year of successfully connecting organizations with insurance talent, we’re reflecting on our memories and journey to this point. Our achievements wouldn’t be possible without the incredible employees who work tirelessly toward writing our clients’ and candidates’ talent success stories. We asked our staff across all levels and tenures ... Celebrating 50 Years: Employee Reflections

Combatting the Underwriter Shortage

There’s currently a severe talent shortage across all industries and insurance is no exception. Despite the pandemic, the insurance carriers and related activities sector has added nearly 16,000 new jobs since March 2020 and has continued to experience a low unemployment rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One of the areas where the ... Combatting the Underwriter Shortage

Engaging Talent in the Great Reshuffle

The industry is experiencing “the Great Reshuffle” of talent. Many professionals who have held off on making moves during the past year and a half are moving forward in their job searches and reevaluating their roles within their current companies. Insurers must be proactive in retaining their employees and recruiting top talent to their organizations. ... Engaging Talent in the Great Reshuffle