According to a recent report from Jacobson, these are the hiring shifts insurers should expect to see this year.

Sloppy investigations, premature denials and failure to act in a timely manner can result in waiver and hamper the insurer's rights.

Besting today's market challenges will require bringing in new talent, focusing more on loss control and reinforcing strict underwriting principles.

Massive job cuts at tech companies could prove a boon for talent-hungry insurers.