Our Tampa-based insurance recruiter practice specializes in placing employee benefits professionals across sales, service and leadership functions. The Tampa Bay area has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets for talent acquisition in the benefits sector.
Tampa ranked eighth on Lightcast’s 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard among large U.S. metros and second among mid-sized cities for economic growth. The financial and professional services sector in the Tampa MSA employs more than 344,000 people and has grown 16.5% over the past five years. Healthcare and life sciences employment in the region is projected to grow 26% over the next five years compared to an 18% national average.
Employer-sponsored health benefit costs are expected to exceed $18,500 per employee in 2026, representing increases between 6.5% and 9% from the prior year. Group health insurance premiums continue to climb as businesses expand coverage and seek experienced sales talent to navigate complex plan designs. Self-funded arrangements and level-funded options are gaining traction among employers seeking cost containment strategies.
Our headhunter and executive search services address the full spectrum of employee benefits roles. We recruit sales producers who develop new business and manage renewals for group medical, dental and vision plans. We also source account management and client service professionals who support employers through enrollment and ongoing administration. Leadership searches include regional directors and practice leaders for agencies and carriers focused on ancillary/voluntary benefits, group life and disability products.
Tampa’s position as a hub for nearly 500 foreign-owned businesses and its ranking as the top U.S. city for foreign business activity creates additional demand for benefits expertise. The region’s sustained population growth and corporate relocations continue to drive hiring across the employee benefits distribution channel.
