Compass 18.3: Retaining Your Top Talent
This quarter’s Compass feature article explores ways to identify and retain your most impactful employees.
Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar
CHICAGO – The results of the Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study will be shared in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CDT on August 7, 2025. 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 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar
Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study
The third-quarter 2025 iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon, is now open through July 27.
Competing for Technology Talent
Technology talent continues to be in high demand as insurers work to enhance customer experience, increase operational efficiency, personalize their offerings and compete in a quickly evolving environment. Not surprisingly, technology roles consistently rank at the top of carriers’ hiring plans. It’s likely your organization’s priorities for the rest of the year and moving into ... Competing for Technology Talent
NAAIA National Conference
We are pleased to be speaking at the NAAIA National Conference. Brett Carter, vice president and managing director, will sit on the panel titled “From Passenger to Pilot: Taking Control of Your Career Narrative.” In this session, attendees will leave with practical, personalized tools to turn goals into growth and vision into velocity.
CAS Annual Meeting
Jacobson is thrilled to be speaking at the CAS Annual Meeting. Karen Lopez, assistant vice president, is presenting “Taking a People-First Approach to Change.” In this session, attendees will explore the human component of leading through change by anticipating how team members may respond, focusing on communication, and empowering their workforces to adapt and excel. ... CAS Annual Meeting
July 2025: Labor Market PULSE
While the insurance industry saw a slight decrease in employment in June, the industry’s unemployment rate also dropped – hitting its lowest point since September 2023 at 1.3%. The dip of 1.6 points is the largest we’ve experienced since July 2023, when the unemployment rate then stayed below 2% for multiple months. However, similar to ... July 2025: Labor Market PULSE
Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Now Open for Participation
CHICAGO – The third-quarter 2025 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 July 27. Since its inception in 2009, the study has provided valuable insights on ... Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Now Open for Participation
How to Be a Successful Fractional Executive
As the gig economy continues to revolutionize the business landscape, fractional executive roles are creating new opportunities for seasoned industry professionals. These “on-demand” positions can help companies fill leadership gaps on a short-term basis due to unexpected turnover or changing needs. They also create new opportunities for seasoned leaders who are between full-time positions or ... How to Be a Successful Fractional Executive
7 Ways to Sell Your Organization to Today’s Candidates
In today’s competitive recruiting environment, employers who approach recruiting as a one-way decision will be set up for failure. Top talent has high expectations for future employers; and continually evolving to appeal to the best and brightest candidates should be a priority for industry leaders. In our recent issue of Compass, Jeff Blair, senior vice ... 7 Ways to Sell Your Organization to Today’s Candidates
Recruiter Report: Looking Beyond Potential Resume “Red Flags”
The recruiting climate continues to evolve and present a variety of challenges for insurers. There’s a lingering talent shortage, transferable skills are more important than ever, and candidates are rigid in their expectations. Last quarter, we discussed adapting your mindset and redefining what constitutes a “perfect” candidate. However, one area that often remains difficult for ... Recruiter Report: Looking Beyond Potential Resume “Red Flags”
Addressing Burnout and Re-engaging Your Teams
Last year, employee engagement hit its lowest point in a decade, with just 31% of employees engaged in their work. While employee attitudes have certainly shifted in the past few years and labels such as “quiet quitting” and “quiet cracking” have frequented the news cycles, we’re not at the point of no return. However, it’s ... Addressing Burnout and Re-engaging Your Teams