This issue’s feature article explores how AI is augmenting the workforce and redefining the future of work. Modernization projects driven by AI are permeating all functions industry-wide, and only those organizations who are effectively adapting to the new AI-infused workplace will experience continued success. We’re sharing our insights on how organizations can empower employees, leveraging ... Compass 11.3: Ai’S Candidacy In Insurance
The paradigm of diversity and inclusion (D&I) is evolving at this very moment. The world is not the same as it was 10 years ago. The “salad bowl” is quickly replacing the United States’ “melting pot.” Men stand as allies to tackle gender disparity and support equal representation in organizations, companies are publicly and boldly ... Diversity and Inclusion: Turning Talk into Action
Healthcare professionals and their patients are retiring at an alarming rate. In fact, there will be more than one million openings for registered nurses by 2024 – twice the rate seen in previous shortages. Meanwhile, there will be a 55 percent increase in number of Americans aged 65 and older who seek additional care over the next two years. ... Diagnosing and Treating the Care Management Talent Crisis
As healthcare professionals and their patients are retiring, a care management talent crisis is imminent and the industry is in need of solutions.
From Yahoo to Sony to Equifax, data breaches and cyber hacks are becoming more and more common. And they are not getting any cheaper. In fact, according to Ponemon’s Cost of Data Breach Survey, the cost of a hack is on the rise – 2017 set a record high with an average total cost of ... Regulations in the Age of Cybersecurity
The underwriting automation engine has undoubtedly become a popular approach for many insurance organizations seeking to increase efficiencies and augment their workforces. While implementing this technology is likely vital to remain competitive, there is often a disconnect between the expectations and the reality of automation’s impact on underwriting operations. Automation is not a “magic bullet,” and ... Underwriting Automation: Why Expectations Might Not Match Reality
As Baby Boomers continue their transitions into retirement and the insurance industry becomes more dependent on Millennial and Gen Z employees, organizations need to take a good hard look at their benefits packages to make sure they jibe with the next generations. By now, most insurers have transitioned to perks like casual dress with a ... 8 Creative Benefits Guaranteed to Attract Young Professionals
The war for talent is here. No longer just an ominous warning for the future, the long-predicted talent crunch is hitting the insurance industry with incredible force. While the labor market’s rebound from its pre-recession state and its relative stability are certainly positive for organizations’ bottom lines, it has left insurers unprepared to face what ... Compass 11.2: Overcoming Today’S Candidate-Driven Market
No longer just an ominous warning for the future, the long-predicted war for talent is here. The insurance industry—in particular—has been hard hit by the emerging talent crunch and insurers are now faced with more openings than potential professionals. The result is a candidate’s market. With this in mind, organizations must rethink their current hiring ... Overcoming Today’s Candidate-Driven Market
Looking for talent? Let us help. Looking for a new opportunity? Join our network. Register with Jacobson’s insurance talent network. Keep us up-to-date on your experience and career aspirations, track job applications and schedule alerts to be notified of new openings. Sign up today.
Insurance recruiters providing executive search, professional recruiting, interim experts and temporary staffing solutions. Need talent? Connect with us today.
Technology continues to have a drastic impact on how the business world operates. Life insurers are no exception. Within the life sector, organizations are navigating their way through a number of emerging technologies. From the evolution of InsurTech to rapidly changing customer needs, life insurance firms need to adapt to today’s quickly-changing market. The claims ... Life Claims Goes High Tech