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2017 Q1 Labor Study ResultsThe latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study conducted by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group, a part of Aon Hewitt, a business unit of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), revealed that 65 percent of companies polled intend to increase staff in 2017. This projected hiring is driven by near-record-high numbers of personal and commercial lines property and casualty organizations. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the insurance industry unemployment rate is at 3.3 percent, which remains significantly lower than the national average.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

• 70% of property and casualty and life/health companies expect an increase in revenue growth, down nine points from the July 2016 survey. Expected revenue growth is at its lowest level since the January 2012 survey.

• 6% of companies expect a decrease in staffing during the next 12 months, 5 points higher than a year ago.

• Of companies that plan to add staff, 82% anticipate an increase in revenue, with 53% responding that increased revenue will be driven by a change in market share.

• 11% of organizations expect to increase their use of temporary employees this year, the highest anticipated increase in temporary staff usage since January 2014. Already, interim employment is up by more than 70,000 jobs since July 2016.

• If the industry follows through on its plans, we will see a 1.56% increase in industry employment during the next 12 months, creating new jobs.

• Actuarial, analytics and technology positions remain the most difficult to fill.

• Job openings remain moderately difficult to fill, and recruiting is reported to be slightly more challenging in most disciplines than it was a year ago.

The Source

Continued growth, a shallow talent pool and virtually non-existent

industry unemployment are driving the industry’s competitive labor market.

- Gregory P. Jacobson, chief executive officer

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• Please review your paystubs to make sure you are being taxed in the state where you are working.

• Also, check that your benefits are being deducted correctly.

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REMINDERS

Travel requests for rotations and project ends must be submitted through the Jacobson travel portal at least 16 days prior to travel to allow for a 14-day advance purchase of flights. Arrangements and expenses for transportation between the home and the home-city airport are the responsibility of the traveler. This is not a reimbursable expense. If you have questions or need additional details, please refer to our Travel and Entertainment Policy.

An expense reimbursement request is due seven days after a valid out-of-pocket expense is incurred. A valid receipt is required for all expenses. Jacobson will reject any request that does not include a valid receipt. Bank or credit card statements will not be accepted as valid forms of purchase/receipt. Please refer to our Travel and Entertainment Policy for additional details.

Your TravelREQUIREMENTS

PAYROLL REMINDERS

HELPFUL TRAVEL TIPS

• Check in as early as possible online and get your boarding pass in advance. This allows you to skip lines at the ticket counter.

• Arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your domestic flight. This allows you ample time to check luggage, go through security and find the appropriate gate for your flight.

• If your baggage is lost or damaged, we recommend filing a claim immediately at the airport. Waiting to call the airline customer service may make it harder for the airline to successfully track down your bag.

Abbe SodikoffSenior Vice President and Health Sales Manager

Brad WhatleySenior Vice President

Sandy Schaefer Vice President of Operations

Kylee LacsonAssistant Vice President of Life Sales

Karen AielloNational Territory Manager

James AinscoughNational Territory Manager

Sarah BohentinNational Territory Manager

Nisha JoshiNational Territory Manager

Katie LynnNational Territory Manager

Alicia MorrisNational Territory Manager

Joanne TurnerNational Territory Manager

Taylor DeverBusiness Development Coordinator

Dan VillaBusiness Development Coordinator

Ashley ShanksProject Manager

Phokham SiribounAssistant Fulfillment Manager

Nick WilkinsAssistant Fulfillment Manager

Carole GuadalupeSenior Recruiter

Shana DubinskyRecruiter

Ryan JacobsonRecruiter

Tricia JensenRecruiter Winnie LiRecruiter

Kate LyonRecruiter

Meghan ManuelRecruiter

Cecilia MwayaRecruiter

Jim ClarkRecruiting Associate

Jason DeGradoRecruiting Associate

ACA Risk Adjustment Actuary

CAT Modeler

Commercial Lines Reserving Actuary

GGY Axis Health Actuary

Life Statutory Accountant

Medical Director

Medicare Advantage Program Manager

Mortality Assumptions Actuary

SOX Analyst

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open positionsJacobson has openings for the following professionals.

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KNOW YOUR JACOBSON CONTACTS

If you are interested in any of the open positions, please register using our candidate portal.

HRCorner

Unveiling the New Electronic Onboarding PortalJacobson HR is pleased to announce that we have launched a new onboarding portal to streamline the

process for our temporary employees. The new portal is easy to use and completely electronic, which

makes the onboarding experience easier for our employees. Employees will utilize the new onboarding

process once they complete an assignment and begin another. You can also access the portal to update

payroll information going forward. If you would like to make any changes, please contact Jacobson HR

or payroll, and we will send you a unique login and link to the portal to

get started.

Candidate Portal

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Update: Jacobson’s 1095 Forms Have Been Sent1095 forms that reflect your history of medical coverage with Jacobson were

mailed at the beginning of March. If you have not yet received the form or have

any questions, please contact Devie Smith, accounting manager.

The best way to ensure that Jacobson has your updated personal

information is to update it yourself in the candidate portal. The

portal allows you to update information such as your industry

background, disciplines and skills, education history, employment

history and resume.

• Update your contact details and professional profile with the

“Update Profile” link.

• After completing a project, ensure that your profile has been

updated with the appropriate skills.

• If you need to change your name or address, you must reach

out to Tyler Wilsey in Human Resources so that all of your

files are updated.GO TO

CANDIDATE PORTAL

JoJo Harris

SVP, Human Resources

Tyler Wisely

Senior HR Coordinator

Meg Bleeker

HR Coordinator

CONTACTS

Team Lead or Project Manager Rotation requests, general personnel issues, quality concerns

Ashley Shanks +1 (800) 466-1578, ext. 409Nick Wilkins +1 (800) 466-1578, ext. 425Duration of assignments; Jacobson’s policies (reimbursements, rotations, car pools, etc.); any issue you feel you can’t discuss with your team lead

Tyler Wilsey +1 (800) 466-1578Benefits, change of address, driver approval concerns, rental car accident reporting

Breshawn Trimble +1 (312) 884-0478Payroll, per diem, W2 questions

Travel +1 (800) 466-1578Travel itineraries, rental car requests, hotel issues

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