Finding top-tier employee benefits professionals in Charlotte starts with partnering with an insurance recruiter who understands this market. Our firm specializes in placing sales talent for group health, dental, vision, life and disability product lines across agencies, brokerages and carriers throughout the Charlotte metro area.
Charlotte ranks among the largest U.S. metros for finance and insurance employment, with the sector experiencing 52% job growth since 2015. The region entered 2026 with over 7,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in potential investment in the pipeline. North Carolina earned the #1 ranking for workforce development in Site Selection Magazine’s 2026 rankings and was named America’s Top State for Business in 2025. The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance reports that approximately 117 people relocate to the area daily, with 19% growth in the 20-34 age demographic since 2015.
Healthcare remains the largest employment sector in Mecklenburg County with over 137,000 workers in healthcare and life sciences. Education and health services led state employment growth in 2025 at 2.6% and continues as a top growth area projected for 2026. The state is forecast to add 80,800 net jobs across all 14 nonagricultural sectors in the coming year.
Our headhunter and executive search services extend beyond sales to include client service representatives, account managers and leadership roles. We recruit for positions focused on group medical, dental, vision and ancillary/voluntary benefits including life, disability and critical illness coverage. The employee benefits sector faces rising healthcare costs projected at 8-10% increases for 2026, with employers expanding high-deductible health plan options and health savings account contributions to manage expenses.
