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Q&A: Current State of the Insurance Talent Landscape

The insurance workforce is continuously evolving, shaped by shifting employee and employer expectations, as well as changing business priorities. As organizations evolve their best practices to stay competitive, our team is regularly invited to share insights with the insurance community, industry publications and professional associations. Below, some of our leaders offer their perspectives on a ... Q&A: Current State of the Insurance Talent Landscape

Polling Results: Aligning with Today’s Priorities

Insurance professionals at every career stage are being met with unique opportunities and challenges in today’s environment. Our LinkedIn audience has shared their approach to professional growth, recognition and more – from both the employee and employer perspectives. Below is a glimpse into their current attitudes, priorities and expectations. Despite economic uncertainties, insurance professionals remain ... Polling Results: Aligning with Today’s Priorities

Becoming Acquainted With the New Language of Work

Throughout the past five years, there’s been an influx of new descriptors around employees’ attitudes and actions related to work. Starting with “the Great Resignation”—a phrase coined by a Texas A&M professor in 2021 referencing the large exodus of employees post-pandemic— new terms have been steadily appearing in the news cycle and social media. Here’s ... Becoming Acquainted With the New Language of Work

September 2025: Labor Market PULSE

The industry experienced job losses while unemployment dropped one full point. Read more about the current state of the insurance labor market in our September issue of PULSE.

6 Keys to Leading Actuarial Teams Through Change

Machine learning, automation and AI are transforming the insurance landscape and are essential for the evolution of the actuarial function. These tools and other elements of actuarial modernization contribute to innovation, increased productivity, enhanced data analysis and more, while also freeing up teams for more complex tasks.

Overcoming the Executive Talent Drain

A strong executive team is essential for fulfilling your organization’s long-term potential. However, as the scope of leadership expands and the need for skilled leaders intensifies, many insurers are experiencing a talent drain at the executive level. Our Q3 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study revealed the demand for executive-level roles across all functions is at ... Overcoming the Executive Talent Drain

August 2025: Labor Market PULSE

The BLS revised its numbers for May and June, showing slower job growth than initially reported for the overall U.S. economy. May employment numbers were revised down to an increase of 19,000 jobs rather than the initially reported 144,000 jobs. June employment numbers were initially reported as a jump of 147,000 jobs, and now reflect ... August 2025: Labor Market PULSE

Competing for Technology Talent

Technology talent continues to be in high demand as insurers work to enhance customer experience, increase operational efficiency, personalize their offerings and compete in a quickly evolving environment. Not surprisingly, technology roles consistently rank at the top of carriers’ hiring plans. It’s likely your organization’s priorities for the rest of the year and moving into ... Competing for Technology Talent

July 2025: Labor Market PULSE

While the insurance industry saw a slight decrease in employment in June, the industry’s unemployment rate also dropped – hitting its lowest point since September 2023 at 1.3%. The dip of 1.6 points is the largest we’ve experienced since July 2023, when the unemployment rate then stayed below 2% for multiple months. However, similar to ... July 2025: Labor Market PULSE

7 Ways to Sell Your Organization to Today’s Candidates

In today’s competitive recruiting environment, employers who approach recruiting as a one-way decision will be set up for failure. Top talent has high expectations for future employers; and continually evolving to appeal to the best and brightest candidates should be a priority for industry leaders. In our recent issue of Compass, Jeff Blair, senior vice ... 7 Ways to Sell Your Organization to Today’s Candidates

Recruiter Report: Looking Beyond Potential Resume “Red Flags”

The recruiting climate continues to evolve and present a variety of challenges for insurers. There’s a lingering talent shortage, transferable skills are more important than ever, and candidates are rigid in their expectations. Last quarter, we discussed adapting your mindset and redefining what constitutes a “perfect” candidate. However, one area that often remains difficult for ... Recruiter Report: Looking Beyond Potential Resume “Red Flags”

Addressing Burnout and Re-engaging Your Teams

Last year, employee engagement hit its lowest point in a decade, with just 31% of employees engaged in their work. While employee attitudes have certainly shifted in the past few years and labels such as “quiet quitting” and “quiet cracking” have frequented the news cycles, we’re not at the point of no return. However, it’s ... Addressing Burnout and Re-engaging Your Teams

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