Businesses are finding some jobs more difficult to fill than others. According to the report, technology and product management staff are currently the industry's greatest needs, regardless of company size. (Credit: Shutterstock.com) Insurance businesses are finding some jobs more difficult to fill than others. According to the report, technology and product management staff are currently the industry's greatest needs, regardless of company size. (Credit: Shutterstock.com)

While the labor market may be more competitive than ever, most insurance companies are still planning to increase hiring over the next 12 months, according to the most recent Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Ward (part of Aon plc).

For 72% of companies, the coming year includes plans to increase staff, the report states, compared with 58% in the July 2021 study. This statistic includes 76% of small businesses (fewer than 300 employees), 67% of medium businesses (300-1,000 employees) and 71% of large businesses (more than 1,000 employees).

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