Kathmandu. Finance and insurance employers in Asia Pacific and the Middle East are expected to hire a large number of workers in the first quarter of 2026.
This is according to the latest survey of the Manpower Group Employment Outlook. According to the survey report, the sector has the potential to increase net employment by 38 percent. This is the highest among all other industries in the region.
According to the report, the demand for recruitment in finance and insurance is being driven by business expansion within the institutions in this sector. Large employers, in particular, are also more likely to increase net employment by 38 percent. “This reflects continued workforce growth at large financial and insurance institutions,” the report said.
India is one of the major insurance markets in the region. Indian insurers are expected to increase their workforce by up to 52 percent. However, the UAE is expected to increase it by 46 percent, according to the report.
Both markets are seeing strong hiring requirements as insurers expand digital capabilities and strengthen distribution. The survey was conducted between October 1 and 31. The report reflects employer expectations for staff changes between January and March 2026.
