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Building Your Personal Brand

When did you last carve out time to reflect on your personal brand? In today’s evolving labor market, a well-defined personal brand is key for attracting opportunities that align with your strengths and enable you to contribute at your highest level – no matter where you are within your career. However, this is more than ... Building Your Personal Brand


Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q1 2025

In this employee spotlight, we’re excited to share three outstanding individuals who exemplify the values and culture that make Jacobson thrive. Learn more about their contributions and the impact they make every day! Tyler Thompson Account Manager, 2.5 years at Jacobson Hometown: Harlan County, Kentucky Alma Mater: University of Kentucky – My husband and I are ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q1 2025


Jeff Black

Jeff Black is Senior Vice President of Sales at The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of executive search and staffing services for the insurance industry. In this role, he drives growth, business development and strategic partnerships within Jacobson’s temporary staffing and professional recruiting service lines. As a member of the firm’s Senior Leadership Team, Jeff ... Jeff Black


Recruiter Report: Finding the “Perfect” Candidate

After years of shifts in the insurance labor market, we’re experiencing a more stable—yet still challenging—talent landscape in 2025. The industry’s unemployment rate sits at just 2.5%, notably lower than the national rate of 4.1%. Not surprisingly, in our conversations with hiring managers, we continue to hear the same thing: finding top performers remains difficult, ... Recruiter Report: Finding the “Perfect” Candidate



March 2025: Labor Market PULSE

Rounding out the first quarter of 2025, the latest numbers show continued stability in the insurance labor market. Consistent with past years, unemployment dropped back down to 2.5 (less than half a point from 2024’s overall average). At the same time, total employment was up both month-over-month and year-over-year in January. According to our Q1 ... March 2025: Labor Market PULSE


Insurance Industry Maintains Expectations for Revenue, Staffing Growth

The insurance industry is poised for a promising year ahead, with 88% of insurers planning to either maintain or increase their staff levels in 2025. A new Risk & Insurance article discusses more talent findings from the latest U.S. Insurance Labor market Survey by The Jacobson Group and Aon.


Q1 2025 Labor Market Study Infographic

Our Q1 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon, reflects stability and growth for the coming year. Below, we share a few of the study’s highlights and carriers’ plans for 2025.


NAMIC Human Resources Summit

Jacobson is a proud sponsor of the NAMIC Human Resources Summit! Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is presenting “Human Resources Toolkit: A Facilitated Session by Jacobson.” This session will equip attendees with the essential tools and strategies needed to navigate today’s evolving HR landscape. Hope to see you at the event! 


NAMIC Webinar Series – Insurance 101

Jacobson is thrilled to be speaking as part of NAMIC’s Insurance 101 Webinar Series. Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is presenting “The Power of Your Personal Brand.” In this session, attendees will explore how to uncover their strengths and articulate them in a personal brand statement that is both impactful and memorable. ... NAMIC Webinar Series – Insurance 101