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Boardroom View 3.2: The Inside View of Board Searches: Determining the Right Skills

The insurance industry has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, and numerous shifts and challenges are still on the horizon. In this issue, Greg Jacobson discusses taking a deliberate and strategic approach to board refreshment and succession to ensure your boardroom continually aligns with near- and long-term organizational goals



Q3 2021 Labor Market Study Results Infographic

The results of the third quarter iteration of the 2021 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. The study, led by The Jacobson Group and Aon, plc, examines insurance industry labor and hiring trends. View highlighted stats in our infographic.


September 2021: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance industry saw unemployment drop from 4.2% in July to just 2.9% in August. This came with a slight decrease in industry jobs, continuing a five-month decline. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports industry employment is just shy of where it was one year ago, our Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study indicates ... September 2021: Labor Market Pulse


Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021

Recently, The Jacobson Group was named to the 2021 list of Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance. As a talent-focused organization, we’re dedicated to our employees’ growth and success throughout all stages of their careers. This quarter, we’re shining the Employee Spotlight on some of Jacobson’s newest faces. We’re thrilled to have them ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2021



The Jacobson Group Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance List

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group has been named in the annual Business Insurance Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. As the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, Jacobson recognizes the ... The Jacobson Group Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance List


Building Hybrid Teams Ready for New Challenges

As catastrophe season continues, insurers are responding to recent devastating events while also preparing for what the next few months may bring. The year has already seen hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, meaning the ability to adapt to increased workloads has become a vital part of insurers’ claims management strategies. Hybrid workforces – which are comprised ... Building Hybrid Teams Ready for New Challenges


Results of the Q3 2021 Labor Outlook Study: Insurance Remains in a Candidate’s Market

For the past 18 months, job seekers have experienced a shifting labor market and many uncertainties. Now, as professionals feel a greater sense of stability, many are reevaluating their current roles and priorities, and seeking out employers who can best meet their needs. Although insurance industry unemployment rose to 4.2% in July, we’re seeing an ... Results of the Q3 2021 Labor Outlook Study: Insurance Remains in a Candidate’s Market


Top Insurance Employers: The Evolution of the Workplace

Published in Insurance Business America The Jacobson Group is honored to be named to the Business Insurance’s 2021 Best Places to Work in Insurance List. Judy Busby shares her insights on the evolution of the workplace for the list’s introductory piece.


Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market

As we move through the second half of 2021, insurers’ employment outlooks remain strong. Our recent Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted in partnership with Aon plc, found 93% of insurers plan to increase or maintain their headcounts in the next 12 months. Now in its 25th iteration, the semi-annual study collects and examines ... Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market