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2023 Mid-Year Underwriting Talent Trends Guide

Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, a continuing candidate’s market and shifting priorities, today’s underwriting leaders are facing new talent challenges and opportunities. From the growing importance of virtual management skills, to a renewed focus on development and growth opportunities, we are seeing multiple trends unfold in 2023. Download our guide to learn about the underwriting trends the industry must prepare for in 2023.

Managing Through the Talent Gap

Presented at NCCI AIS 2023

To stay competitive in today’s environment, insurers must aim to accommodate employees’ shifting expectations and preferences In this presentation we share unique perspectives on our industry’s labor market, including a strategic view of human capital challenges, the realities of our new virtual/hybrid working world, the impact of retirements, and best practices for attracting and retaining new talent.

PULSE OF THE U.S. INSURANCE INDUSTRY: MAY 2023

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 1.6% in April. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Closing the Collaboration Gap

The insurance industry is settling into longer term hybrid and fully remote environments, and leaders are experiencing a learning curve. In this issue, Alicia Morris shares best practices on creating a culture that promotes effective collaboration in today’s virtual environment.

Taking a Values-Based Approach to Professional Development and Personal Branding

Presented at APCIA Human Resources Conference

As an HR leader, you are often a champion for others’ career development, but what about your own? It is just as essential to prioritize your own professional aspirations and be strategic in navigating your career path. Download our presentation to explore how to effectively convey your capabilities, highlight your unique value across in-person and virtual environments, and create a plan to thoughtfully propel professional success.

Owning Your Professional Development and Career Journey

Presented at AIRROC NextGen Webinar

Taking a strategic and intentional approach to your professional journey enables you to most effectively focus your energy and communicate your value. Explore your strengths and career aspirations, identify ways to grow your capabilities, and begin building an individual development plan to achieve your goals. Download our presentation for fresh insight and tools to move forward in your career with intention and confidence.

PULSE of the U.S. Insurance Industry: April 2023

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 1.5% in March. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Comprehensive Succession Planning for Future Success

Presented at NAMIC HR Virtual Summit

As the insurance industry continues to experience elevated levels of voluntary turnover and an aging workforce, strategic succession planning is more important than ever. Download this presentation for insights on the industry’s succession readiness as well as considerations for approaching broad and deep succession plan development in the context of today’s labor market.

2023 Actuarial Talent Trends Guide

Thanks to economic uncertainty, the continuing candidate’s market and shifting business priorities, actuarial leaders are facing a number of talent challenges and opportunities. From “quiet hiring” to a renewed focus on attracting young talent, we are seeing a number of trends emerging this year. Download our guide to learn about the trends that will have the most impact on the actuarial industry in 2023.

PULSE of the U.S. Insurance Industry: March 2023

The insurance industry unemployment rate decreased to 1.4% in February. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Despite Higher Wages, Insurance Industry Hiring Remains a Challenge

Mentioned in WGLT

"Carriers have had a difficult time keeping up with the turnover, primarily as it relates to retirements. And then we also (are) seeing more and more employees going to alternative employers," said Jacobson's CEO Greg Jacobson. What else is in store for insurance carriers? Read this article to explore the latest Insurance Labor Market Study results.

How To Spot and Avoid A Fake Job Posting

Today, employment scams are more widespread than ever. Online scams and phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated, which is why job seekers must be extra vigilant when responding to certain job postings. Read this article for tips on spotting potentially fraudulent opportunities. 

P/C Carriers Losing Ground to MGAs in Talent War

Quoted in Carrier Management News

What is on the talent horizon for P&C carriers? Read this article to explore the latest Insurance Labor Market Study results. 

Jacobson Sees Life and Health Labor Demand Cooling

Mentioned in Think Advisor

Life and health insurers are less optimistic about hiring now than they were a year ago, but they are still hopeful to increase headcounts. Read this article to uncover the latest life and health Insurance Labor Market Study results.

Episode 10: Discussing Key Talent Trends: Insights for a Successful 2023

What impact will a potential recession have on talent strategies? Will companies start asking individuals to come into the office five-days a week? How can you create a sense of belonging in a remote environment? Host and co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, Greg Jacobson, is joined by Beth Roekle, executive vice president; Judy Busby, senior vice president of executive search; and Alicia Morris, vice president of temporary staffing, to discuss what is on the talent horizon this year. 

PULSE of the U.S. Insurance Industry: February 2023

The insurance industry unemployment rate decreased to 2.3% in January. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Talent Considerations for a Successful 2023

Published in Insurance Journal

The insurance industry continues to settle into new working environments, deal with the effects of “the Great Resignation” and prepare for a potential recession. While 2022 brought continued unpredictability, insurance organizations were provided an opportunity to embrace change and begin to define clear parameters around longer-term working expectations. Read this article for insight on refreshing your talent strategies and remaining future-focused.

Search Executive: Remote Employees Entering In-Person Work Can Lack Interpersonal Skills

Published in AM Best TV

What roles do soft skills and emotional intelligence play in helping insurance leaders navigate through this agile and virtual era? Judy Busby talks with AM Best about the importance of EI in connecting, collaborating and leading in today’s environment: 

DEI: Commitment and Belonging at All Organizational Levels

As the industry continues its mission of increasing diversity in the executive levels and creating environments where all individuals feel they belong, committing to doing the work is the first step. Explore ways to prioritize DEI companywide to achieve lasting change on your journey toward an equitable and inclusive workforce.

Accelerating Your Career by Embracing Personal Branding and Emotional Intelligence

Presented at Emerging Leaders Conference

Personal branding and emotional intelligence are powerful tools as you move ahead in your career. A well-defined personal brand clearly conveys your capabilities, establishes your reputation, and highlights your unique value across in-person and virtual environments. Download our presentation to explore a framework for personal brand development and strategies for strengthening your existing EI skills.

8 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Agency

Quoted in Independent Agent Magazine

"Regardless of the state of the economy, it’s important to be creative and flexible in your total rewards plans." View Brett Carter's insights on hiring during economic uncertainty. 

PULSE OF THE U.S. INSURANCE INDUSTRY: JANUARY 2023

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in December. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Episode 9: Succession Planning: Future-Focused Strategies

Job openings have reached record levels and voluntary quits remain high within the insurance industry. However, 38% of insurers do not have any succession plans in place, according to a recent study conducted by The Jacobson Group. In this episode of The Insurance Talent Podcast, Jacobson's senior vice president of executive search and corporate strategy, Judy Busby, and managing director, Mike Abate, share the study’s highlights and discuss the industry’s succession planning readiness, as well as how organizations can take a comprehensive and future-focused approach to their plans.

2023 Insurance Talent Trends

It's hard to believe 2023 is almost here. From continued talent realignment to the increasing need to upskill and reskill employees, we're already seeing a number of interesting trends that will impact the insurance industry next year. Download our guide to learn about the trends that will have the most impact on the industry in 2023.

PULSE OF THE U.S. INSURANCE INDUSTRY: DECEMBER 2022

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 1.5% in November. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.