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Episode 5: Attracting and Retaining Young Talent – Insurance Careers Month

It’s Insurance Careers Month, the hallmark event of the Insurance Careers Movement, a grassroots effort with a goal of inspiring young people to choose a career in insurance. In celebration of this event, host Greg Jacobson sat down with Marguerite Tortorello, managing director of the Insurance Careers Movement; John Glomb, president and CEO of Philadelphia ... Episode 5: Attracting and Retaining Young Talent – Insurance Careers Month


Insurance Labor Market Study Finds 72 Percent of Companies are Planning to Increase Staff

CHICAGO – The latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in part by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, found a record percentage of insurers plan to increase their headcounts in 2022 amid an already challenging labor market. “In terms of acquiring and retaining insurance ... Insurance Labor Market Study Finds 72 Percent of Companies are Planning to Increase Staff


Q1 2022 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 first quarter of 2022…


Insurance: The MVP of the Big Game

This year, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams will meet at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to compete for the ultimate football victory. While the players on the field and a love of the game are what attracts the crowds, insurance is one of the many moving parts that keep the game ... Insurance: The MVP of the Big Game


February 2022: Labor Market Pulse

While employment for insurance carriers and related activities has been on the rise for the past six months, revised BLS numbers* show average employment for 2021 was roughly 2.8 million, about 57,000 fewer jobs than originally reported. However, the tight labor market persists, and industry hiring is not keeping pace with its number of quits. ... February 2022: Labor Market Pulse


Q1 2022 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted During Webinar

CHICAGO – The results of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study will be revealed in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CST on February 10, 2022. The study was conducted in part by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry. The survey, which ran from January 12 to ... Q1 2022 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted During Webinar


Talent Strategies for a Successful 2023 Open Enrollment Season

Throughout the past few years, planning ahead for open enrollment and annual enrollment periods has become increasingly critical. Now, with the industry facing an incredibly tight labor market and organizations fighting an ongoing war for talent, securing the right sales agents early on is more important than ever to overall success. Last year, health plans ... Talent Strategies for a Successful 2023 Open Enrollment Season


Episode 4: Sharing Key Talent Trends for 2022 – Insights from Jacobson Leaders

Host Greg Jacobson is joined by Jacobson colleagues to discuss the trends impacting insurers as they fine tune their talent strategies for 2022. From adapting management styles for long-term hybrid workforces to adjusting hiring processes to meet changing candidate expectations, there are several areas of consideration to remain competitive in today’s tight labor market. Download ... Episode 4: Sharing Key Talent Trends for 2022 – Insights from Jacobson Leaders




January 2022: Labor Market Pulse

While industry unemployment rose slightly at the end of 2021, the insurance carriers and related activities sector experienced six consecutive months of gradual job growth and reached a record high for annual average employment. Recent growth appears to be primarily driven by title, claims and agent/broker roles. The BLS also reported 407,000 job openings within ... January 2022: Labor Market Pulse