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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Overcoming Today’s Candidate-Driven Market

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Apr 18, 2018 9:01:18 AM

No longer just an ominous warning for the future, the long-predicted war for talent is here. The insurance industry—in particular—has been hard hit by the emerging talent crunch and insurers are now faced with more openings than potential professionals. The result is a candidate’s market.

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Topics: Property and Casualty, Life and Disability, Healthcare, Recruitment

Life Claims Goes High Tech

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Mar 8, 2018 12:40:30 PM

Technology continues to have a drastic impact on how the business world operates. Life insurers are no exception. Within the life sector, organizations are navigating their way through a number of emerging technologies. From the evolution of InsurTech to rapidly changing customer needs, life insurance firms need to adapt to today’s quickly-changing market. The claims field, in particular, is being disrupted by continued tech advancements.

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Topics: Life and Disability

Are you insured for the Big Game?

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Jan 30, 2018 8:29:59 AM

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.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.

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Topics: Property and Casualty, Life and Disability, Healthcare

Insights into Today’s Evolving Talent Reality: Trends for 2018

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Jan 16, 2018 12:30:48 PM

Teaser Template 2018.pngThe 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?

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Topics: Managed Care, Property and Casualty, Life and Disability, Healthcare

Unlocking the Strategies for Successful Executive Evaluation

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Nov 27, 2017 9:30:41 AM

It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. My brother and co-chief executive officer Greg is head of The Jacobson Group’s executive search team. His insights into evaluating executive candidates are worth a read. Enjoy…

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Topics: Managed Care, Property and Casualty, Life and Disability, Healthcare