Our firm places employee benefits professionals in sales, service and leadership roles throughout the Columbus market. As a specialized insurance recruiter, we deliver headhunter solutions for agencies and carriers in central Ohio.
The Columbus metropolitan area reached 2,225,377 residents by year-end 2024 with a growth rate of 1.38% that outpaced the national average by 38%. Central Ohio added over 30,000 new residents in the past year and continues to serve as the state’s primary driver of population expansion. The region’s economy is projected to add approximately 8,000 net new jobs in 2026 while healthcare represents one of the fastest-growing sectors with an estimated 5,100 new positions. Six of the top ten fastest-growing counties in Ohio are located within the Columbus region.
Employer healthcare costs are projected to increase between 6% and 10% in 2026. Demand continues for professionals who can structure group medical plans and ancillary/voluntary benefits lines including dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage are seeing expanded interest as employers seek supplemental options alongside high-deductible health plans. Telehealth integration and level-funded plan design remain active areas of client consultation in the market.
Our executive search practice identifies candidates with expertise in account management, benefits administration and new business development. We support organizations seeking to fill roles from producers and account executives through regional sales leadership. Columbus ranks among the top metro areas in Ohio for insurance industry employment and serves as a headquarters location for multiple benefits-focused organizations. The combination of population growth and expanding healthcare sector activity creates consistent demand for skilled employee benefits professionals throughout the region.
