The Jacobson Group is proud to partner with a number of industry organizations in leading the Insurance Careers Movement (ICM). Dedicated to engaging emerging talent and educating them about the industry, ICM continues to raise awareness of insurance as a desirable career choice. Already, we have helped to grow this movement to more than 850 ... Insurance Careers Movement: Open Letter to College Graduates
This issue’s feature article explores the importance of having the board of directors oversee and prioritize the succession planning process. By doing so, companies can dramatically improve their chance for continued success.
Planning for succession often starts early and can take years to effectively complete. Well-designed plans identify talent gaps and include a timeline for action. By developing an effective succession process, organizations can promote the long-term sustainability of business goals and talent retention.
In the current candidate-driven labor market, many insurers are unable to find qualified underwriters locally. As the war for talent deepens and the nature of underwriting continues to evolve, executives will need to consider providing work-at-home programs to stay competitive in the marketplace. By digitizing systems and creating intentional and well-defined remote work policies, businesses ... How to Manage Remote Underwriting Staff
One of the most difficult business endeavors a CEO may ever face is the selection of a successor. While the CEOs level of involvement varies from organization to organization, there are a few key considerations and challenges most CEOs face during the succession process.
CHICAGO – As artificial intelligence and automation become more prominent, an organization’s ability to effectively leverage both humans and machines is vital for success. How can insurers prepare their employees to excel in new environments? Judy Busby, senior vice president of executive search and corporate strategy at The Jacobson Group, will share best practices for ... Jacobson Explores How to Prepare Employees for Technological Transformations
CHICAGO – Technology is drastically impacting the insurance industry and its workforce. Human capital is the most critical component of any organization and engaging employees during times of transition is vital to maintaining a strong business. Kylee Lacson, assistant vice president and life practice lead at The Jacobson Group, will discuss how organizations can best ... Jacobson Highlights Employee Development in a Digital World at LOMA’s Financial Inforum
Temporary talent is an important component of a comprehensive human capital plan. Insurance organizations must be nimble and able to quickly calibrate to support workloads, busy seasons, employee leaves and special projects. As the gig economy grows and becomes more commonplace, the ability to effectively leverage short-term employees is imperative. According to Mercer’s 2019 Global ... Focus on the First Five Days: Setting Temporary Workers Up for Success
Recently, Forbes named The Jacobson Group to its 2019 List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. We’re proud to share that we ranked in both of the list’s categories: executive search and professional recruiting. The main purpose of the Forbes list is to help companies select the right recruiting firms for their needs. There are a ... What to Look for in a Professional Recruiting Firm
In today’s quickly changing business environment, insurers must focus on identifying their leaders and determining best practices for developing their strengths. By doing so, organizations will be well-positioned to navigate through current and future challenges.
Traditionally, insurance organizations have consisted of siloed departments that are each responsible for specific parts of the business. As the industry evolves, insurers are responding to a shifting environment and finding value in working with more agility and efficiency. Collaboration among departments is becoming more important than ever. Effective collaboration helps break down barriers among ... The Rise of Collaboration in Compliance
This issue’s feature article explores the importance of growing and developing leaders who can inspire and propel the organization’s success. Jacobson’s JoJo Harris discusses how to identify future leaders and best practices for developing their strengths. By doing so, organizations will be well-positioned to navigate through current and future challenges.