How has the insurance labor market evolved in the past year? What can you expect moving into 2024? In this episode of The Insurance Talent Podcast, host Greg Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, and Jeff Rieder, partner at Aon and head of Ward Benchmarking, share highlights from the Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study. Listen in for discussion around the industry’s hiring and revenue outlook, as well as AI’s potential impact, wage expectations moving into 2024, and much more. Download the full Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study results at this link: https://content.jacobsononline.com/202 ..read more

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. Download the full 2023 Insurance Talent Trends Guide at this link: https://content.jacobsononline.com/2023-insurance ..read more

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. Download t ..read more

In this episode, host Greg Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, sits down with Jeff Rieder, partner at Aon and head of Ward Benchmarking, to discuss the current state of the insurance labor market. Listen to highlights from the study’s findings, how insurers are adapting and adjusting their talent strategies, and what the industry can expect moving forward. Download the full study results at this link: https://content.jacobsononline.com/2022-q3-laborstudyresults ..read more

Serving on a corporate board can be a rewarding and valuable experience in many ways. The Jacobson Group’s co-CEO Greg Jacobson recently sat down with two industry leaders to discuss the qualities of successful directors and how insurance executives can most effectively prepare for a board seat. Donna Zarcone, who currently sits on the boards of Cigna, CDW, The Duchossois Group and Quinnox; and Dave Michelson, who sits on the board of FedNat and is president of DWM Consulting and advisor on a number of insurtechs, share their vast experiences and advice for those pursuing board service ..read more

The recent Q1 2022 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, found a record percentage of insurers plan to increase their headcounts in 2022 amid an already challenging labor market. In this episode, Greg Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, sits down with Jeff Rieder, head of Aon’s Ward Benchmarking, to discuss the study’s findings around hiring expectations and challenges, as well as what they could mean for insurers moving forward. Download the full Q1 2022 Insurance Labor Market Study results at this link: https://content.jacobsononline.com/2022-q1-labor ..read more

It’s Insurance Careers Month, the hallmark event of the Insurance Careers Movement, a grassroots effort with a goal of inspiring young people to choose a career in insurance. In celebration of this event, host Greg Jacobson sat down with Marguerite Tortorello, managing director of the Insurance Careers Movement; John Glomb, president and CEO of Philadelphia Insurance; and Al Crook, head of HR business partners and apprenticeship at Zurich, to discuss how they are engaging young talent in unique and innovative ways. These industry leaders explain how they are expanding the industry’s visibility ..read more

Host Greg Jacobson is joined by Beth Roekle, executive vice president of temporary staffing; Judy Busby, senior vice president of executive search and corporate strategy; and Dave Coons, senior vice president of professional recruiting, to discuss the trends impacting insurers as they fine tune their talent strategies for 2022. From adapting management styles for long-term hybrid workforces to adjusting hiring processes to meet changing candidate expectations, there are several areas of consideration to remain competitive in today’s tight labor market. Download the full 2022 Insurance Talent T ..read more

Diversity, equity and inclusion have been heavily discussed among insurers over the past several years. However, to make a lasting impact, leaders must treat DEI as a business priority and commit to cultivating an inclusive culture within all levels of the organization. In this episode, Brett Carter, managing director of The Jacobson Group, joins host Greg Jacobson to talk with two insurance leaders who have made significant strides within DEI, building it into their company’s culture and values. Ivy Kusinga, chief culture officer at Chubb, and Margaret Meister, president and CEO of Symetra, s ..read more

Fully remote and hybrid environments are here to stay and insurance leaders are continuing to evolve their styles and strategies to accommodate shifting needs. In this episode, host Greg Jacobson sits down with Stan Galanski, founder of G58 Capital, board chair of Prosight Specialty and board member of Aviva’s Canadian business; Maroun Mourad, president of global underwriting at Verisk; and Gerardo Monroy, senior vice president of Aflac U.S. Innovation Strategy and Execution. These three industry executives share their insights and experiences, as well as how leaders can most effectively move ..read more