5. Insurance occupation In recent years in the U.s. some 2.2 million people were employed in the insurance industry, among whom 1.5 million work in home offices and 700,000 work as agents, brokers, or in service organizations5. Insurance Occupation In recent years in the U.S., some 2.2 million people were employed in the insurance industry, among whom 1.5 million work in home offices and 700,000 work as agents, brokers, or in service organizations