AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector decreased to 2.1% in September. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 2,300 jobs in September. Industry employment decreased by approximately 76,000 jobs compared to September 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in September and the overall economy gained ... October 2026: Labor Market PULSE
As a hiring manager, making a judgement about someone’s fit and potential for success in a role within a short timeframe can be challenging. It’s important that every touch point and question during the interview process provides insight beyond the resume and helps bring an individual’s strengths, attitudes and work styles to life. We asked ... Interview Questions that Make an Impact
Our Q3 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study results are in and offer valuable insights into the current state of the job market. This semi-annual study, conducted in partnership with Aon, has provided a pulse on insurance carriers’ hiring and revenue plans for nearly two decades. As we move through the second half of 2026, the ... Q3 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study Results: Modest Growth, Cooling Turnover
In today’s job market, it can be hard to stand out – even for the most qualified candidates. Hiring has slightly slowed over the last few years and AI is contributing to an influx of applications. Recruiters are now sifting through an average of 242 resumes for any given role, translating to roughly a 0.4% ... Standing Out in Today’s Job Market
AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector decreased to 3.1% in August. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 6,300 jobs in August. Industry employment decreased by approximately 75,400 jobs compared to August 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.1% in August and the overall economy gained ... September 2026: Labor Market PULSE
Our recent Q3 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon, reflects a relatively stable industry as we move through the second half of 2026. Both 12- and 6-month turnover has eased, and modest growth is expected over the next year. July’s study found 89% of insurance carriers plan to add or maintain ... Study Points to Modest Staffing Growth and Slowed Turnover
AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector increased to 3.3% in July. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 6,700 jobs in July. Industry employment decreased by approximately 81,000 jobs compared to July 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.1% in July and the overall economy ... August 2026: Labor Market PULSE
Amid increasing employee burnout, evolving workplace expectations and rapidly advancing technology, maintaining a strong sense of corporate culture has become a challenge for many organizations. Just 20% of employees worldwide were engaged at work last year. However, a strong connection to their organization’s culture can increase an employee’s potential engagement by more than fourfold. In ... 10 Ways to Ensure Your Company Culture Resonates in Today’s Workplace
No matter where you sit within the insurance industry, it’s likely your organization has already adopted AI tools or is actively exploring how AI can improve efficiency, productivity and customer experience. Among U.S. employees, organizational adoption of AI has increased by 6 percentage points just since Q1 2026, reaching 47%. Business will continue to radically ... Becoming a Change Champion in the Workplace
AT-A-GLANCE LABOR MARKET NUMBERS Unemployment for the insurance carriers and related activities sector increased to 2.7% in June. The insurance carriers and related activities sector lost 1,900 jobs in June. Industry employment decreased by approximately 69,500 jobs compared to June 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% in June and the overall economy gained ... July 2026: Labor Market PULSE
Networking has the power to accelerate your career, uncover new opportunities and establish meaningful professional relationships. However, this is much more than collecting contacts and its benefits don’t happen automatically. Understanding how to approach networking in an organic way that focuses on building relationships, offering value and earning trust can be one of the most ... Networking With Intention: Building Professional Relationships That Last
We’ve been honored to partner with the International Insurance Society throughout the past several months to share insights related to findings from their Shin Research Program. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt, there are a number of vital skills standing out as both important and/or investible for the next few years: Data-Driven Decision ... The Evolution of Insurance Skills