INSURANCE TALENT & EXECUTIVE SEARCHInsurance Is Priced on Risk. So Is Every Hire That Manages It.
A book of business is only as strong as the person underwriting it, and a claim only closes fairly when the person handling it knows what they are looking at. The Agency Recruiting specializes in professional search and executive recruiting within the insurance industry, connecting organizations with experienced talent and maintaining relationships with the insurance professionals advancing their careers in the field.
We have supported more than 700 clients in insurance and beyond.
700+
We begin delivering vetted candidates in as little as 24 hours.
24hrs
Our placements achieved a 100% retention rate in 2026.
100%
In measurable value delivered through our placements.
$60M
THE INSURANCE MARKETBuilt on Underwriting Judgment, Trust, and Track Record.
Insurance is a risk-based profession. An underwriter's value comes from the book of business they have built and the loss ratios they have maintained over time. A claims professional's worth is tied to the complexity of the claims they have handled and how fairly and efficiently they have resolved them. Brokers and account executives build credibility through the client relationships and renewal business they carry with them. Insurance executives build trust through the teams they have led and the profitability those teams have delivered.
Those details are important when recruiting within insurance because the value of a professional often goes well beyond their title. The book they carry, the loss history behind their work, and the reputation they hold among carriers, brokers, and clients can all affect whether an opportunity makes sense.
The Agency Recruiting has spent years building relationships across the insurance industry. We work with professionals across underwriting, claims, brokerage and sales, and executive leadership. That gives our recruiters a firsthand understanding of the lines of business we serve and the backgrounds organizations are seeking.
That knowledge also helps professionals evaluate opportunities based on more than a job description. We understand the differences between carriers, brokerages, roles, and career paths, giving both organizations and professionals a more informed perspective when considering a move.
WHO WE PLACEPositions Across the Insurance Industry.
The Agency Recruiting fills professional, senior, and executive roles throughout the insurance industry, including underwriting, claims, brokerage, and leadership. The categories below represent where our placement activity is highest, not the limits of our search capabilities.
THE AGENCY DIFFERENCEReaching Insurance Talent Before a Search Is Opened.
The strongest underwriters and producers are rarely applying anywhere. They are established with their book of business, regarded well by the carriers and clients they work with, and not searching. A posting reaches candidates who are already looking. It does not reach the ones an organization actually wants.
The Agency Recruiting reaches that talent through relationships built with insurance professionals and organizations over time. By the time a candidate is presented, we already understand their book, their loss history, and whether the opportunity is a genuine fit, not just a title match.
The process serves both parties. Insurance professionals receive an informed picture of a role and an organization from a recruiter with direct knowledge of the market, not a generic job description.
INSURANCE INSIGHTSWhere the Insurance Market Is Headed.
Our insurance insights examine the issues affecting carriers, brokerages, and the professionals within them, including hiring and retention, compensation, book of business portability, and the shifts shaping insurance talent needs.
COMMON QUESTIONSWhat Should You Know Before Starting an Insurance Search?
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The Agency Recruiting specializes in professional search and executive recruiting across the insurance industry. Our insurance practice covers underwriting, claims, brokerage and sales, and insurance leadership.
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We recruit professional, senior, and executive-level positions, including underwriters, claims adjusters and managers, brokers and account executives, and vice presidents and directors of insurance operations.
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Yes. The Agency Recruiting is a national direct hire firm serving organizations and professionals across the United States. Our recruiters combine national reach with knowledge of the local markets where we have established relationships.
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Insurance hiring often depends on considerations a resume does not capture, including a candidate's book of business, their loss ratio history, and their standing with carriers or clients. These factors are typically confirmed through established relationships rather than a posted role.
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We begin by assessing the line of business, the organization, and the specific requirements of the role. Our recruiters then apply direct market access and established relationships to identify candidates whose experience aligns with those requirements.
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Our insurance recruiting spans markets across the United States, including carriers, brokerages, and organizations of every size. Specific markets and searches vary based on client needs and our established relationships.
MARKET INTELLIGENCECurrent Compensation Benchmarks for Insurance Talent.
Accurate market data provides essential context for hiring, compensation, and career decisions. The Agency Recruiting's 2026 U.S. Salary & Hiring Guide provides salary benchmarks and hiring intelligence across the insurance industry, giving organizations and professionals a clearer view of current market standards.
Building an Insurance Team, or Evaluating Your Next Opportunity?
Whether you are building an insurance team or evaluating your next opportunity, The Agency Recruiting can help you understand the current state of insurance talent.