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Prioritizing Succession Planning for Long-Term Success

In today’s competitive market, succession planning is often delayed in response to more immediate business needs. However, now is the time to prioritize creating comprehensive plans that will contribute to long-term company success.


Insurance Kicks Off the Big Game

The Big Game is on everyone’s radar this week. No matter which team you’re rooting for, you can thank insurance for being a major player. From media liability concerns to personal injury coverage, insurance is an MVP in making the Big Game happen. Here are a few of the most interesting insurance facts for the ... Insurance Kicks Off the Big Game


Resume Writing for all Stages of Your Career

As recruiters, we commonly get questions from candidates at all career levels around how they can improve their resumes. What should be included? How should employment gaps be handled? How can they best stand out from other well-qualified individuals? Everyone has resume anxieties at some point. However, a well-constructed resume is often the first step ... Resume Writing for all Stages of Your Career



Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Jan. 2020

Happy New Year! At The Jacobson Group, we’re focused on professional development but also on work-life balance. Each month, we ask our corporate employees to share a bit about their roles at Jacobson and who they are when they aren’t at work. Take a look at some recently featured individuals below, and view last month’s ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Jan. 2020


Jacobson and Aon Launch Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study

CHICAGO – The first-quarter 2020 iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, is now open until January 24, 2020. The study has provided valuable insights on insurance labor trends since 2009 and is regarded as an accurate predictor of the industry’s staffing outlook. “The insurance ... Jacobson and Aon Launch Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study


Q1 2020 U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study Results

The Jacobson Group and Ward Group 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 2020…


Five Considerations for Successfully Onboarding New Board Members

The boardroom is evolving as the insurance industry embraces the value of diverse and inclusive leadership. With this growing variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills among board members, comprehensive and effective onboarding processes are becoming increasingly vital.


Jacobson Facilitates Panel on the Role of Empathy in Digital Transformation

CHICAGO – The insurance industry is undergoing a digital transformation; artificial intelligence is streamlining tasks and internal processes are being overhauled. While modernization is vital to staying competitive, leaders are tasked with motivating and retaining their workforces during times of change and uncertainty. The Jacobson Group’s Tyler Dever will facilitate a panel of insurance leaders ... Jacobson Facilitates Panel on the Role of Empathy in Digital Transformation


The Philadelphia Contributionship Announces Selection of President and Chief Executive Officer

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Contributionship (TPC) today announced Thomas Greenfield has joined the company as president and chief executive officer. The search was conducted by the executive search practice of The Jacobson Group. Joyce Dunn, vice president and managing partner, led this successful engagement. “We are fortunate to have found someone of Tom Greenfield’s caliber ... The Philadelphia Contributionship Announces Selection of President and Chief Executive Officer


Insurance Talent Trends to Watch in 2020

The insurance industry stands amid a rapidly evolving talent market. Insurers are faced with the rise of blended workforces, diversity efforts, mental health and automation. Is your organization prepared?Discover the top ten insurance talent trends we’ll see in 2020 below.   1. Employers Adapt to a Candidate-Driven Recruiting Climate By uncovering candidates’ motivators, hiring managers ... Insurance Talent Trends to Watch in 2020