Q1 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study Results to be Highlighted in Webinar

The semi-annual study was conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The results of the Q1 2026 Insurance Labor Market Study will be revealed in a webinar presentation at 1 p.m. CT on February 19, 2026. The study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, surveyed insurance carriers across all industry sectors on hiring and revenue plans for the next 12 months.

Why it matters

The Insurance Labor Market Study provides valuable insights into industry trends and staffing expectations, helping insurance leaders make informed decisions about their talent strategies amid a shifting landscape.

The details

The survey ran from January 12 through February 1, and the webinar presentation will feature key findings shared by Jeffrey Blair of The Jacobson Group and Jeff Rieder of Aon's Strategy and Technology Group. The webinar is open to all members of the insurance community.

  • The survey was conducted from January 12 through February 1, 2026.
  • The webinar presentation will be held at 1 p.m. CST on February 19, 2026.

The players

The Jacobson Group

The leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, with over 50 years of experience connecting insurance organizations with professionals.

Aon plc

A leading global professional services firm that provides actionable analytic insight, risk capital, and human capital expertise to clients in over 120 countries.

Jeffrey Blair

Senior vice president of executive search and business development at The Jacobson Group.

Jeff Rieder

Partner and head of performance benchmarking for Aon's Strategy and Technology Group.

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What they’re saying

“The talent marketplace continues to evolve, and insurance leaders are making decisions that will impact their organizations' success in 2026 and beyond.”

— Jeffrey Blair, Senior vice president of executive search and business development at The Jacobson Group (Business Wire)

“Financial performance in the industry was strong in 2025. However, many analysts predict softening market conditions, which may impact talent strategies for carriers depending on their product and geographic footprint. This study helps provide perspective on industry labor expectations amid these changing conditions.”

— Jeff Rieder, Partner and head of performance benchmarking for Aon's Strategy and Technology Group (Business Wire)

What’s next

The webinar is open to all members of the insurance community, and registration is available at https://jcbsn.gr/2026q1-webinar.

The takeaway

The Insurance Labor Market Study provides valuable insights for insurance leaders as they navigate evolving talent strategies and market conditions, helping them make informed decisions to support their organizations' success.