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February 2024: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance labor market remained stable throughout the first month of 2024. Notably, January hit a record high of 3 million jobs in the insurance carriers and related activities sector. Revised numbers* from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reflect the 2023 average monthly employment for the industry was 2.96 million – 34,000 more positions than ... February 2024: Labor Market Pulse


Search Exec’s Career Advice: Build a Personal Board of Advisers

Creating a well-defined personal brand can fast-track career growth by opening doors to increased opportunities and visibility. In a recent AM Best TV interview, Judy Busby discusses this and stresses the importance of building a personal board of advisors for guidance when making career decisions.


ICM 2024: Why Choose a Career in Insurance

Each February, the insurance industry comes together to celebrate Insurance Careers Month and highlight the industry’s many facets, showcase a vast array of jobs and career paths, and share why we love working in insurance!  In the video below, our co-CEO, Greg Jacobson, shares just a few of the numerous benefits of working within the ... ICM 2024: Why Choose a Career in Insurance



Nikki St.Martin

Nicole “Nikki” St.Martin is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales Enablement for The Jacobson Group, the premiere executive search and staffing firm specializing in the insurance industry. In this role, she shapes the strategic direction of the organization’s marketing and brand strategy. Leading a dynamic, cross-functional team, she is dedicated to elevating brand awareness, ... Nikki St.Martin


Corey Pinkham

Corey Pinkham is Chief Executive Officer of The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of executive search and staffing services for the insurance industry. In this role, he leads day-to-day business operations, while shaping Jacobson’s long-term growth strategy and guiding the firm’s continued evolution alongside the industry’s changing demands. He ensures the delivery of innovative talent ... Corey Pinkham


JoJo Harris

Johanna “JoJo” Harris is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at The Jacobson Group, the leading global provider of talent to the insurance industry. In this role, she is responsible for leadership and management of the firm’s human resource functions. This includes formalizing, implementing and overseeing all human resources policies and procedures with a strong ... JoJo Harris


Catherine Prete

Catherine Prete is Senior Vice President of Operations at The Jacobson Group, the leading global provider of talent to the insurance industry. In this role, she oversees strategic direction of corporate operations, legal and risk management, as well as technology for the organization. With more than 20 years of staffing experience, it is her mission ... Catherine Prete


Judy Busby

Judy Busby is Senior Vice President and Managing Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search practice, managing C-level, Board Director, Vice President and other executive-level searches for clients in the life, health, and property and casualty insurance markets. In this role, Judy delivers meaningful search and selection consulting, helping her clients access the leaders they ... Judy Busby


Richard L. Jacobson

Richard L. Jacobson is Vice Chairman of the Board for The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry. In this role, he continues to leverage his extensive experience to provide strategic oversight and guidance to support the firm’s long-term direction and continued success. Serving as co-Chief Executive Officer for nearly two ... Richard L. Jacobson


Gregory P. Jacobson

Gregory P. Jacobson is Chairman of the Board for The Jacobson Group, the leading U.S. executive search and staffing firm to the insurance industry. In this role, he leverages his extensive industry experience and relationships to provide strategic guidance and support the firm’s long-term direction and continued growth. Previously, as co-Chief Executive Officer of The ... Gregory P. Jacobson


Q1 2024 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar

CHICAGO – The results of the Q1 2024 Insurance Labor Market Study will be shared in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CST on February 8, 2024. The semi-annual study was 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. The survey ran from ... Q1 2024 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar