Gregory P. Jacobson

Co-CEO at The Jacobson Group

Gregory P. Jacobson is co-Chief Executive Officer of The Jacobson Group, the leading global provider of talent to the insurance industry. Greg has successfully guided the firm through substantial growth over the years, as demonstrated by the company’s recognition as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private staffing firms on multiple occasions.

In addition to overseeing the organization, Greg manages select search assignments for the firm's executive search practice. He has consulted companies internationally in all areas of the life, health, property and casualty insurance communities. He has successfully assisted leading industry organizations in the acquisition of critical senior-level talent including Board Members, CEOs and other C-suite roles.

Greg is an active participant in the insurance community. He contributes to many industry association events, including those of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the International Insurance Society (IIS), the Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association), and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). He is considered an expert on the industry's labor market and is often called upon to share his perspectives on the industry’s talent outlook, human capital strategies, talent acquisition and succession planning. He is a featured columnist in Best’s Review and also contributes his insights with periodicals such as Carrier Management, Reactions, Insurance Business America, and the Wall Street Journal.

Greg is a Board Member of The 1970 Group, a financial services organization supporting the insurance industry. He is also a member of the Economic Club of Chicago. Greg has formally held board roles for a New York-headquartered specialty property and casualty insurer and the National Insurance Industry Council for the City of Hope. He is also a former Board Member for the Chicago Sinfonietta, the United States’ most diverse orchestra. Greg graduated from Illinois State University of Normal.

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  • Co-CEO

    Current role

  • CEO