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Among the reasons 2020 is becoming fodder for comedic banter and sarcastic memes: This year punctuated by lockdowns, mask-wearing, social distancing and economic turbulence — thanks, of course, to the COVID-19 pandemic — is an extra tough time to have to find a new job.

It may, however, be easier to find employment in insurance than in some other businesses.

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Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].