Is Relocation Back on the Table for Insurance Professionals in 2026?
Many insurance professionals have embraced remote work and ruled out relocation, but in 2026, openness to moving is proving to significantly expand long-term career opportunities.
The Impact of APAC Capital in US/Bermuda Life and Annuity Markets
Private equity-backed insurers and asset manager partnerships have reshaped product design, investment strategy, and operating models across the US and Bermuda markets.
Insurance Isn’t in a Downturn. It’s in an Efficiency Cycle.
At Acumen, we specialise in insurance talent strategy, helping executive teams align hiring with long-term performance—where precision matters more than speed and the right hire drives outsized future impact.
What to Expect in 2026: Health Actuarial Talent Enters Its Next Phase
2026 marks a shift from capability-building to value realization, with success favoring organizations and actuaries who embrace actuarial talent as business leaders.
Insurance Industry 2026 Unemployment Outlook
The unemployment outlook for the U.S. insurance industry entering 2026 is expected to remain relatively resilient, with jobless rates generally projected to be lower than the broader national average.
Why Candidate Experience & Employer Branding Matter in Insurance Recruiting
The insurance talent landscape has changed and fast. With competition rising for underwriting, claims, actuarial, compliance, and analytics professionals, insurance organizations can no longer rely on traditional recruiting methods alone.
US Life Actuarial Outlook for 2026
Explore key trends shaping the US life actuarial market in 2026, including talent demand, evolving skills, AI adoption, and hybrid hiring strategies.
Case Study: Integrated Remote Accounting & Compliance Support for a Global Insurance Group
Acumen helped a global insurance group overcome talent shortages by delivering a skilled remote team from South Africa. Aligned in time zone and culture, the team was rapidly scaled to support key functions while reducing hiring time and costs.
Case Study: Scaling High-Performing Insurance Teams Across Borders
A global insurance group approached Acumen with a critical challenge: attracting and hiring specialized insurance talent in the US and Bermuda across key functions, including: Insurance & Reinsurance Accounting, US Finance Support, Actuarial Services, Audit and Risk.
The New Reality of Insurance Hiring: When It Makes Sense to Bring in a Recruiter
As 2025 winds down, the insurance talent landscape has shifted dramatically—hybrid work is permanent, AI is reshaping workflows, and demand for technically skilled insurance professionals is at an all-time high.