NAMIC Management Conference
The Jacobson Group is proud to sponsor the NAMIC Management Conference in Wailea, Hawaii. Jacobson’s Judy Busby will be in attendance representing the company.
The Jacobson Group is proud to sponsor the NAMIC Management Conference in Wailea, Hawaii. Jacobson’s Judy Busby will be in attendance representing the company.
The insurance talent landscape remains increasingly complex for employers. From managing disengagement to redefining “perfect” candidates, our LinkedIn audience has shared their insights throughout the past few months. Below is a snapshot into employers’ attitudes and experiences as we move through 2025. AI is transforming the insurance landscape, yet the success of any new tool ... Polling Results: Hiring and Engaging Talent in 2025
Explore how organizations can better connect with top talent by aligning with their values and needs throughout the hiring process.
We continue to see a fairly stable market, with no radical changes so far this year. In April, we experienced a slight rise in the insurance industry’s unemployment rate; yet it remains in a range typical for the industry, at 2.6%. Within the larger finance and insurance industry, hiring accelerated in March* hitting a rate ... May 2025: Labor Market PULSE
With catastrophe season looming, it’s time to start strategizing your talent plan for both the expected and unexpected events this year will bring. Last year was the fourth costliest on record (kept since 1980) for weather and climate-related disasters, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Losses from natural catastrophes are already tracking above ... 5 Questions to Ask When Crafting Your CAT Season Talent Plan
Jacobson is proud to have Cody Fincher speaking at the Reinsurance Administration Professionals Association Fall 2025 Conference.
Jacobson is proud to be speaking as part of the NAMIC Webinar Series. Jeff Black, senior vice president, is presenting “Navigating Talent Challenges in Today’s Labor Market.” This session will explore the state of the insurance labor market, discuss current talent trends and employment dynamics, and share actionable strategies to help your organization remain competitive. ... NAMIC Webinar Series – Industry Trends
This quarter’s Compass feature article explores ways to provide a positive candidate experience and attract the best and brightest talent.
The insurance industry remains steady and positioned for moderate employment growth throughout 2025. Our recent Q1 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon, revealed 88% of carriers intend to increase or maintain their staff sizes in the next 12 months. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 17 consecutive months of job ... Stable Employment: Q1 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Results
March labor market data remained relatively unchanged compared to January and February. Insurance industry unemployment continued to drop, lowering to 2.1%, which is consistent with 2024’s average. The overall U.S. economy experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate, rising from 4.1% to 4.2%. However, the U.S. workforce also saw a substantial increase in employment ... April 2025: Labor Market PULSE
Jacobson is proud to sponsor the Midwestern Underwriting Conference in Kansas City, Missouri in September. Cody Fincher will be in attendance representing Jacobson.
Jacobson’s Mike Abate is excited to attend the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium in Orlando, Florida this May.