The Jacobson Group is proud to be a co-founder of the Insurance Careers Movement, a grassroots initiative committed to inspiring young people to choose a career in insurance, sharing what makes the industry a great place to work and retaining its emerging leaders. More than 1,000 global industry organizations have come together to support this movement. And, as you may know, February marks Insurance Careers Month, the hallmark event of the Insurance Careers Movement.
Insurance Careers Month: How You Can Make an Impact
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Feb 15, 2023 12:10:00 PM
Topics: Millennials, Recruitment, Insurance Careers Month
Virtual Management for a Multi-Generational Workforce
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Apr 30, 2021 9:00:00 AM
Last spring, insurance leaders quickly pivoted and adjusted their management strategies to accommodate the remote environment. Now, even as some organizations begin to reopen their physical office locations, work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are here to stay. As leaders develop and evolve their virtual management skills, it’s vital to account for individual employee needs, work styles and life stages to build supportive and productive teams.
Topics: Millennials, Generation X, Talent, Leadership, Generational
Insurance Careers Movement: Open Letter to College Graduates
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Jun 18, 2019 11:36:26 AM
The Jacobson Group is proud to partner with a number of industry organizations in leading the Insurance Careers Movement (ICM). Dedicated to engaging emerging talent and educating them about the industry, ICM continues to raise awareness of insurance as a desirable career choice. Already, we have helped to grow this movement to more than 850 insurance carriers, agents/brokers, trade associations and industry partners worldwide.
Topics: Millennials, Recruitment, Insurance Careers Month, Generational Spotlight
Odds are you have probably heard my colleagues or me talk in length about the insurance talent crisis. You have likely also heard us discuss the importance of upgrading salaries, culture and more in order to recruit and retain top talent. Were you listening? And more importantly, have you pivoted your strategies as a result?
Follow along as I debunk eight popular insurance talent myths. Then take action to gain an upper hand in securing the best talent.
Topics: Millennials, Retention, Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Salary, Insurance
Holistic Talent Strategies for the Future of Health Insurance
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 11, 2018 2:42:25 PM
Written by Joanne Turner, Assistant Vice President, and Blake Grimm, Client Development Manager
The future of healthcare is upon us and it’s offering a chance for payers to lead the industry through innovation and expansion. Global healthcare spending is projected to reach $8.7 trillion by 2020. Organizations are continuously finding smarter and more innovative ways to deliver efficient and effective patient care. The unprecedented growth commands additional job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is expected to add four million new jobs and account for approximately a third of total job growth by 2026.
Topics: Labor Market, Millennials, Retention, Healthcare, Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection