CHICAGO – The results of the Q1 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study will be shared in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CST on February 19, 2026. 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 ... Q1 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar
This quarter’s Compass feature article covers ways to understand, support and develop the industry’s next generation of leaders. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
The new year is in full swing, and many professionals are taking time to define their goals and development plans for the months ahead. In the past, annual goals have often followed a predictable, linear path tied to traditional career progression. However, ongoing technological transformation and shifting workplace expectations have made a more agile, future-focused ... Setting Meaningful Goals
Jessica “Jess” Pollock is Engagement Manager for The Jacobson Group’s executive search practice, where she strategically engages and assesses C-level, Vice President and other executive-level candidates for clients from all sectors of the insurance industry. In this role, Jess serves as a client liaison, ensuring an effective search process and delivery date success while simultaneously ... Jessica Pollock
Jacobson is proud to be speaking as part of the NAMIC Webinar Series. Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is presenting “From Execution Expert to Strategic Leader.” This session will offer you the tools needed to develop a strategic mindset—enabling you to connect your area of business to the overall enterprise mission and ... NAMIC Webinar Series
Jacobson is proud to be speaking as part of the NAMIC Webinar Series. Brett Carter, vice president and managing director, is presenting “Taking a People-First Approach to Change.” This session will explore the human component of leading through change by anticipating how your team members may respond, focusing on communication, and empowering your workforce to ... NAMIC Webinar Series
The Jacobson Group’s CEO, Corey Pinkham, is quoted in Insurance Business Magazine’s list of the 100 best insurance leaders in the U.S.
Jacobson specializes in insurance accounting services, offering expert staffing solutions to meet your organization’s unique financial needs.
Whether you’re navigating a promotion, considering a lateral move or setting professional development goals, there are a number of transferable skills that contribute to success in a variety of roles. Below are a few skills that have a large impact at all career stages and will continue to be essential as the industry evolves. While ... 10 Skills to Future-Proof Your Insurance Career
In our third article in partnership with the International Insurance Society, Jacobson’s Jeff Blair shares ways leaders can champion mentorships in all forms while building and promoting these relationships within their teams.
AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector increased to 3% in December. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 1,800 jobs in December. At more than 3 million jobs, industry employment decreased by approximately 16,600 jobs compared to December 2024. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.4% in ... January 2026: Labor Market PULSE
The Jacobson Group’s Jeff Black and Lane Koetter look forward to attending the The Future of Insurance USA 2026 in Chicago, Illinois and engaging with fellow industry leaders.