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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Karen M. Lopez

Recent Posts

5 Questions to Ask When Crafting Your CAT Season Talent Plan

Posted by Karen M. Lopez on Mar 23, 2021 4:06:53 PM

With catastrophe season looming, it’s time to start strategizing your talent plan for both the expected and unexpected events this year will bring. Last year saw record-setting tropical storms and wildfires. While tornado activity was below average in 2020, 2021 is predicted to have above average activity, due to La Niña. No matter what this year’s CAT season has in store, having a strategic talent plan in place is undoubtedly key to ensuring your policyholders are best taken care of in their times of need.

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Topics: Property and Casualty, Insurance, Talent

Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

Posted by Karen M. Lopez on Apr 4, 2019 7:34:27 AM

As you’ve probably noticed, it is taking longer to fill positions than ever before—that is, if you can fill them at all. Fewer qualified candidates are submitting their resumes and your recruiters have no choice but to tirelessly tap passive industry professionals hoping the opportunity catches their interest. How did we get here? 

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Topics: Labor Market, Retention