This year’s report delivers timely insights into compensation, hiring, and workforce trends shaping the insurance distribution industry—with a focus on how firms are navigating ongoing competition for talent while adapting to a more balanced labor environment.

Key findings from the 2026 report include:

• Talent competition persists: Demand for experienced professionals continues to outpace supply, particularly in production and client-facing roles, with over one-third of firms reporting increased hiring difficulty.
• Workforce stabilizing—but still active: Employee turnover declined to 15.1% in 2025, while hiring remains strong with new employees representing 19.3% of total staff.
• Compensation growth moderates: Salary increases continued across all roles in 2025, led by service staff (5.0%) and executives (4.6%), though growth is expected to slow in 2026.
• Flexibility remains entrenched: More than 75% of firms report no planned changes to remote or hybrid policies, with over 80% offering remote options where feasible.
• Benefits investment continues: Firms spent an average of $20,659 per employee on benefits, representing 14.3% of total compensation.

This proprietary report provides comprehensive compensation data for 30+ roles across insurance agencies and brokerages, including insights on:

• Executive & Management Compensation
• Producer Compensation Strategies & Incentives
• Service and Support Staff Compensation
• Employee Benefits Trends

As firms refine their strategies in 2026, MarshBerry’s Compensation Report serves as an essential resource to benchmark performance, align compensation structures, and compete effectively for top talent.

The report is available for purchase for $3,500 and includes a supplemental Excel file with easy-to-use tables summarizing the data. No specific company information is disclosed in the report or supporting materials.