Aon-Jacobson study shows 49% of US insurers plan staff increases in next 12 months

• Aon’s Q3 2026 U.S. insurance labor market study pointed to slower turnover, modest hiring plans, and easing recruiting pressure.
• Carriers expecting to increase or maintain headcount totaled 89%; 49% planned net staff increases, implying a 0.78% employment rise.
• Revenue expectations strengthened, with 78% of insurers projecting growth over the next 12 months.
• Recruiting difficulty fell in nine of 12 job categories versus July 2025, though actuarial, technology, and executive roles remained tight.
• Hybrid work stayed dominant, with 74% expecting most employees to work a hybrid schedule; 7% required daily office attendance.

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