Our Q1 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon, reflects continued stability within the insurance labor market – and a 15-year-high watermark for the percent of carriers expecting to maintain their current staff sizes. Below, we share a few of the study’s highlights and carriers’ plans for the coming year.
Insurance Business Magazine highlights Jacobson and Aon’s Q1 2026 Labor Market Study, discussing the transformation reshaping back office roles and hiring plans.
The Jacobson Group is excited to be exhibiting at the Life Insurance and Annuity Conference in Tampa, Florida. We’re thrilled to have Cody Fincher and Jack Walsh attending on our behalf and look forward to connecting. We hope to see you there!
Jacobson is proud to sponsor the MPLA CEO/COO Meeting and Board Governance Roundtable in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jacobson will be represented by Brett Carter and Lavezz Middleton, who look forward to connecting with industry leaders.
The insurance industry’s talent landscape is undergoing a significant shift. With Generation Z firmly established in the workforce and Generation Alpha on the horizon, insurers must rethink how they attract, develop and retain the next wave of professionals.
The Jacobson Group and the benchmarking division of Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group conducted a study to investigate hiring trends within the insurance industry.
This Insurance Careers Month (ICM) marks 11 years of highlighting the rewarding and purpose-driven opportunities our industry has to offer. It’s a time to showcase insurance as a field where professionals – at every stage in their career journey – can grow, contribute and build meaningful careers. If you’re exploring what’s next in your career ... Discovering What’s Possible This Insurance Careers Month
This February marks the 11th annual Insurance Careers Month, providing a dedicated time for the industry to focus on raising our collective voices to inspire young talent to choose a career in insurance. This is the hallmark event of the Insurance Careers Movement – a grassroots initiative committed to inspiring young people to choose a career in insurance, sharing what makes ... Making an Impact with Insurance Careers Month
Jacobson’s Judy Busby was interviewed at the 8th Annual Emerging Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
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AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector decreased to 1.9% in January. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 11,300 jobs in January. Industry employment decreased by approximately 42,800 jobs compared to January 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.3% in January and the overall economy added ... February 2026: Labor Market PULSE
In our latest article in partnership with the International Insurance Society, Jacobson’s CEO Corey Pinkham discusses ways for insurers to invest in building leadership skills at all levels.