Our firm specializes in placing high-performing employee benefits professionals across sales, service and leadership roles in the Houston market. As a dedicated insurance recruiter serving this region, we understand the local dynamics shaping hiring needs within the group health and ancillary/voluntary benefits sector.
Houston’s economy continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals heading into 2026. The Greater Houston Partnership forecasts 30,900 new jobs this year, with healthcare driving nearly half of that growth through an expected 14,000 new positions. The Texas Medical Center employs over 100,000 people and healthcare remains the fastest-growing employment sector in the region. This expansion correlates with demand for employee benefits professionals who can serve the growing employer base.
The self-funded insurance market continues to gain traction nationally, with 67% of covered workers now enrolled in self-funded plans. Among smaller employers, adoption of level-funded arrangements has accelerated, with 37% of covered workers in firms with 10-199 employees enrolled in such plans as of 2025. Houston employers are navigating these funding mechanisms while also managing increased interest in ancillary/voluntary benefits including dental coverage, vision coverage and disability insurance.
Houston added nearly 200,000 residents in 2024 and is projected to reach a record 3.5 million jobs by year-end 2026. This population growth fuels employer demand for benefits consulting and plan administration. The energy sector still employs nearly 200,000 workers locally. Renewable energy employment in the region grew by over 20% year-over-year, adding nearly 4,000 jobs in 2024.
Our headhunter approach includes executive search for senior-level positions and targeted outreach for sales and senior client service roles. We maintain an active network of candidates experienced in group medical, ancillary/voluntary benefits and self-funded plan administration.
