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.
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of insurance talent, was named to the 2019 Forbes List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. The list was divided into two categories: executive search and professional recruiting, with Jacobson ranking in both. “We’re honored to be named among the best recruiting firms in the country, especially in ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms
CHICAGO – Ongoing career planning and professional development are vital for success in today’s evolving insurance market. Judy Busby, senior vice president of executive search and corporate strategy at The Jacobson Group, will share how professionals can create individual development plans to organize and prioritize their professional and personal development at the Chicago chapter of ... Jacobson Shares How to Implement Personal Development Plans to Reach Career Goals with NAAIA
Published in ON THE RISK Organizations are expanding beyond their borders, and a traditional work environment is no longer sustainable to meet the reality of today’s business world. Creating an inclusive workplace is an important undertaking that insurers must excel at in order to thrive today and tomorrow. Reprinted with permission of ON THE RISK, ... Where Does Insurance Stand In Gender Equality?
As you’ve probably noticed, it is taking longer to fill positions than ever before—that is, if you can fill them at all. Fewer qualified candidates are submitting their resumes and your recruiters have no choice but to tirelessly tap passive industry professionals hoping the opportunity catches their interest. How did we get here? As many ... Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy
Insurance leaders recognize the importance of diversity; yet, the boardroom has been slow to evolve. By accelerating gender diversity at all levels, organizations can begin to take the necessary steps to close the gender gap and continue to diversify the boardroom beyond gender.
Today’s claims executives are concerned. Worry about how they will survive without their soon-to-retire skilled claims professionals keeps them up at night. Even worse, departments have fewer candidates on the bench to fill those soon-to-be vacant positions. Even when executives look outside their departments for talent, non-local candidates are less willing to relocate, as many ... Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff
This article explores the importance of diversity for future company success. By accelerating gender diversity in the boardroom, organizations across all sectors, including insurance, can begin to take the necessary steps to close the gender gap and continue to diversify the boardroom beyond gender.
How will the underwriting field change in 2019? From embracing automation to improving customer experience, underwriters must step up to meet new expectations in their organizations. Our guide discusses the top six trends we expect to see this year.
Elevating gender equality from mere conversations to meaningful actions and investments – truth or dare? This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on how to help other women step into their own power and be the inspiration to others that follow. Dare to be the spark and to push your organization to renew its commitment to ... Ignite Gender Equality: Dare to Be the Spark
The results of the first quarter iteration of The Jacobson Group and Aon’s 2019 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. A valuable industry tool, the study examines data on insurance labor and revenue trends. Explore the staffing projections and hiring plans for the insurance industry this year in this infographic.
The results from our latest Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available! Read on for highlights from the most recent study. The survey expectations for staffing remain positive. Although the rate of expected hiring decreased to 61 percent from 63 percent in July 2018, half of all carriers are planning to increase their ... Strong Industry Outlook Highlights the Need for Talent Solutions