The BLS revised its numbers for May and June, showing slower job growth than initially reported for the overall U.S. economy. May employment numbers were revised down to an increase of 19,000 jobs rather than the initially reported 144,000 jobs. June employment numbers were initially reported as a jump of 147,000 jobs, and now reflect ... August 2025: Labor Market PULSE
Jacobson is excited to be a gold sponsor of this year’s SOA ImpACT Annual Conference. Cody Fincher will moderate a panel titled, “Navigating Uncertainty: A People-First Approach to Change Management” and exhibit at the event – be sure to visit him at booth #204.
Jacobson is proud to be speaking as part of the NAMIC Webinar Series. Brett Carter, vice president and managing director, is presenting “Succession Planning and Retention Strategies for Today’s Environment.” This session will share insights on the industry’s succession readiness as well as considerations for approaching broad and deep succession plan development in the context ... NAMIC Webinar Series – Industry Trends
Join us as we discuss the findings of the 2025 Q3 Insurance Labor Market Study. This presentation, hosted by Aon – STG Performance Benchmarking and The Jacobson Group, will cover insurance industry labor trends and future expectations.
This quarter’s Compass feature article explores ways to identify and retain your most impactful employees. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
CHICAGO – The results of the Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study will be shared in a complimentary webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CDT on August 7, 2025. The semi-annual study was conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, and Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services ... Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar
The third-quarter 2025 iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon, is now open through July 27.
Technology talent continues to be in high demand as insurers work to enhance customer experience, increase operational efficiency, personalize their offerings and compete in a quickly evolving environment. Not surprisingly, technology roles consistently rank at the top of carriers’ hiring plans. It’s likely your organization’s priorities for the rest of the year and moving into ... Competing for Technology Talent
We are pleased to be speaking at the NAAIA National Conference. Brett Carter, vice president and managing director, will sit on the panel titled “From Passenger to Pilot: Taking Control of Your Career Narrative.” In this session, attendees will leave with practical, personalized tools to turn goals into growth and vision into velocity.
Jacobson is thrilled to be speaking at the CAS Annual Meeting. Karen Lopez, assistant vice president, is presenting “Taking a People-First Approach to Change.” In this session, attendees will explore the human component of leading through change by anticipating how team members may respond, focusing on communication, and empowering their workforces to adapt and excel. ... CAS Annual Meeting
While the insurance industry saw a slight decrease in employment in June, the industry’s unemployment rate also dropped – hitting its lowest point since September 2023 at 1.3%. The dip of 1.6 points is the largest we’ve experienced since July 2023, when the unemployment rate then stayed below 2% for multiple months. However, similar to ... July 2025: Labor Market PULSE
CHICAGO – The third-quarter 2025 iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, and Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, is now open through July 27. Since its inception in 2009, the study has provided valuable insights on ... Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study Now Open for Participation