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Q3 2023 Labor Market Study Results Infographic

The results of the third quarter iteration of the 2023 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. The study, led by The Jacobson Group and Aon-Ward, examines insurance industry labor and hiring trends. View highlighted stats in our infographic.


Q3 2023 U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study Results

The Jacobson Group and Aon-Ward conducted a study to investigate hiring trends within the insurance industry. The following presents the findings of an insurance labor survey conducted in the third quarter of 2023…


August 2023: Labor Market Pulse

Despite rising costs for health insurance and profitability issues within property and casualty, the industry’s talent landscape remains strong. The unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities dropped by more than 1.5 points last month, following a brief spike in June. Industry employment also continues to grow, with the sector adding nearly 30,000 jobs ... August 2023: Labor Market Pulse


Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Revealed in Webinar

CHICAGO – The results of the Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study will be shared in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CDT on August 17, 2023. 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 ... Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Revealed in Webinar


Compass 16.3: Onboarding for Long-Term Success

This quarter’s Compass feature article explores strategies for creating a thoughtful and strategic onboarding process to set employees up for long-term success. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.  


Contingent Workers: Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid

The insurance industry is in a unique labor market, continuing to face a talent shortage, while talk of a looming economic recession continues. In today’s evolving and uncertain economy, temporary talent – whether it’s project-based teams or interim expertise – is often necessary to effectively meet business demands and accommodate shifting needs. If you’re revisiting ... Contingent Workers: Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid


July 2023: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance carriers and related activities sector experienced its third consecutive month of record high employment in June, reaching 2,945,300 individuals. Industry wages are also continuing to rise, with a 6.1% overall increase compared to one year ago.* Meanwhile, the insurance unemployment rate rose to 3.2% last month – the highest the industry has seen ... July 2023: Labor Market Pulse


Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Now Open for Participation

CHICAGO – The third-quarter 2023 iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, 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, is now open through August 6, 2023. Since its inception in 2009, the study has provided valuable insights ... Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Now Open for Participation



9 Steps to Prepare for Vacay Mode

Summer is here and if you’re like most professionals, you’re planning to take vacation time to relax and recharge. Taking time off is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing, with studies showing vacations not only contribute to job satisfaction and productivity, but also your overall health. Yet, in today’s always connected environment, many professionals ... 9 Steps to Prepare for Vacay Mode


Being an Effective Collaborator in the Hybrid Environment

As hybrid and fully remote work environments become increasingly prevalent, effective collaboration and teamwork continue to evolve. Stopping by someone’s office or workspace for a question, having informal hallway conversations and making small talk in the breakroom are less possible when individuals are working from different locations. Today, it’s important to be intentional about how ... Being an Effective Collaborator in the Hybrid Environment