The insurance industry faces a real and immediate talent crisis. Annually, four million Baby Boomers retire nationwide. Within insurance, nearly 50 percent of the workforce will be retired by 2034. At this rate, the industry will need to fill 400,000 positions by 2020 in order to remain fully staffed. Unfortunately, less than one in ten young professionals are interested in working in insurance.

The chips and dip are plated, the big screen is fired up and the chili is ready to go. You may think you’re all set for the big game, but are you missing something critical?

When it comes to watching the Super Bowl, nine out of 10 viewers will be viewing the game from the comfort of their own homes. While this may seem like the safest place to enjoy the show, hosting a Super Bowl bash comes with its fair share of potential insurance claims.

Now more than ever, we are living in a talent-led economy. Increasingly low unemployment rates, rising retirements and a tightening labor pool have created a candidate’s market. Building a positive candidate and employee experience amid this evolving economy is becoming increasingly critical. Only those organizations that focus on building effective interactions will be able to successfully attract and engage the best and brightest professionals.

The talent market within the industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Insurance organizations face an increasingly challenging labor market, a growing talent shortage and rising turnover rates. Is your company prepared?

This blog entry is part one in Jacobson’s Insurance Careers Month video series, which features our own Millennial bloggers providing their unique insights and insider perspectives into insurance as a great career choice. It is my pleasure to introduce Kylee Lacson as our millennial guest blogger for this latest post. Kylee is assistant vice president and practice lead for our life team. Enjoy...