The Jacobson Group and Ward Group announce the semi-annual Insurance Labor Outlook Survey will be conducted June 28 through July 16. This study provides valuable information regarding current market trends and future staffing expectations. Participation in the study is free of charge and open to all industry organizations.

Participants will receive the results of the study on July 30. A webinar presentation will be held on August 5 to further discuss the findings. The webinar is open to all members of the insurance community.

“This study continues to provide valuable industry insight,” said Gregory Jacobson, co-chief executive officer of The Jacobson Group. “As the employment marketplace begins to look up, the study will share timely information regarding industry staffing trends compared to six months ago and last year.”

Companies may participate in the study June 28 through July 16 by visiting the following link: http://benchmarking.wardinc.com/SelectSurveyNet/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=9lKL85m. To request more information, please contact Vince Albers of Ward Group at 513-746-2422 or valbers@wardinc.com. Individual responses will remain confidential.

About The Jacobson Group:

The Jacobson Group is the leading provider of professional and human capital services to the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries. For nearly four decades, The Jacobson Group has met the needs of its client organizations through three operating divisions: Jacobson Associates – professional recruiting; Jacobson Executive Search – executive search and selection; and Jacobson Solutions – high caliber interim talent, turnkey project solutions and consulting services. The Jacobson Group maintains offices throughout the country. Further information is available at www.jacobsononline.com.

About Ward Group:

Ward Group is a consulting firm dedicated to helping insurance companies measure results, optimize performance and be more profitable. The firm is the leading provider of operational benchmarking and best practices services with expertise in staffing level analysis and expense management. For more information about Ward Group services, visit www.wardinc.com.