The Shifts Shaping Hiring in Insurance & Actuarial

The insurance & actuarial industry is evolving fast - salaries are rising, flexible working offerings are changing, and firms are competing harder than ever for the right candidates.

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Nicole Mahoney, SVP - Head of Life, Annuity and Health Actuarial Recruitment at Selby Jennings, unpacks how shifts across the sectors are shaping both employer strategies and candidate expectations.

Here's what we cover:

• Salary trends in insurance & actuarial, based on data from the 2025 Talent Report
• Sentiment around bonuses and whether this is affecting attrition 
• How changes to flexible working has affected job satisfaction

 

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