Articles by Jahna Jacobson

Jahna Jacobson is an Assistant Editor for Insurance Journal Magazine.

ESG Will Increasingly Influence Insurers’ Strategies: Fitch Ratings

Environmental, social and governance issues will grow in their influence in insurance industry decision-making as they become more important to stakeholders, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. For most insurance companies, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors often are …

D&O Pricing Falls 14.7% in Q3, Breaking 17-Quarters of Pricing Increases: Aon

Directors and officers liability pricing fell 14.7% in the third quarter, according to a recent survey. Aon’s Financial Services Group’s Q3 2022 pricing index for the quarter ending on September 30 decreased to 1.57 from 1.96 in the prior-year quarter, …

At USI, Engaged Employees Feel Seen, Heard And Respected

It takes a lot of skill, organization and compassion to make more than 9,000 people feel like a family. But the leadership and team at USI Insurance Services are up to the challenge. Valhalla, New York-headquartered USI has 9,379 employees …

GHA — A Fun, Professional Workplace With Purpose

At Glenn Harris and Associates, the whole company is a team, and the team is family. That includes three tail-wagging “Directors of Morale” — company dogs Smoky, Mocha and Chief. The overwhelming sense of camaraderie is just one of the …

At Robins, Positive Leadership and a Talented Team Drive Success

The team credits amazing leadership. Leadership gives all the kudos to an incomparable team. That mutual admiration, trust and respect has led Robins Insurance in Nashville, Tennessee, to be selected as Insurance Journal’s 2022 Best Agencies to Work For Bronze …

Bulow Group’s Happy Employee Philosophy – Don’t Forget to Ask

How does an agency keep employees happy? Step one: Ask employees what will make them happy. That’s the advice from The Bulow Group, Insurance Journal’s Midwest Best Agencies to Work For Silver award winner. Based in Tinley Park, Illinois, the …

G&G Insurance: Be ‘Intentional’ with Both Clients, Employee Journey

Clients deserve an exceptional experience. And so do employees. That’s the philosophy that made G&G Independent Insurance the Best Agencies to Work For Silver award winner for the South Central region Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the 36-person agency is a …

Cleary’s ‘No Door’ Policy Is a Winner for Employees

At Cleary Insurance, a “no door” approach to organizational structure makes every employee feel respected and invested. “You are respected. You can express your feelings freely without repercussions,” said one employee. “Knowledge is shared. And keep in mind there are …

Community is Key to Employee Happiness

It might seem impossible to build a sense of community and culture across more than 35 offices, nine states and about 700 employees, but the team at INSURICA makes it happen. Community culture was a top rave given to the …

BevCap Employees Feel Heard, Appreciated

At BevCap Management LLC, leadership listens. And they don’t only listen, they implement the ideas that come from the employees working on the frontlines with clients every day. The result? Efficiency, teamwork, and better service. Employees feel heard. And happy. …