These studies track the number of financial professionals (agents) recruited and hired by U.S. and Canadian companies in the agency-building/affiliated distribution channel. LIMRA's latest data shows a slight recruiting dip in 2025 after two years of post-pandemic growth across U.S. and Canadian affiliated distribution channels.
Dan Beatrice serves LIMRA's independent insurance research program for studies pertaining to independent sales professionals and intermediaries. He is Project Director for wholesaler compensation studies in the U.S. and Canada. He serves as staff representative for LIMRA's Financial Management Research Committee.