NAICS 524210

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Updated July 2026 — federal spending and agency data cross-checked against SAM.gov and USAspending.gov.

Insurance brokering, risk management, and insurance services for government entities.

Federal Spending

$1B+ annually

Top Agencies

All agencies, DoD, VA

Market Outlook

Stable demand (+2% annually). Government benefits complexity = ongoing need for insurance expertise.

13 CFR § 121.201SBA Size Standard

Small Business Threshold: $15.0M

Calculated on a 5-year average annual receipts (gross). Businesses with average revenue or headcount at or below this ceiling may qualify as small businesses for prime federal solicitations assigned NAICS 524210, subject to affiliation and program rules.

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Common Federal Contracts

1

Government employee benefits administration

2

Risk management consulting

3

Claims administration

4

Insurance brokering services

Contractor Competitive Advantage

Insurance expertise = high value. Government employee benefits = large contracts. Recurring revenue from contracts.

Relevant Certifications

8(a)

WOSB

Top Procuring Agencies

All agencies

Major buyer in this sector

DoD

Major buyer in this sector

VA

Major buyer in this sector

How to Win in This Sector

  1. 1. Verify Your NAICS: Make sure this NAICS code matches your primary business activity. You can only claim set-asides for your primary NAICS.
  2. 2. Apply for Certifications: Most contracts in this sector allow 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications. These give you advantages in bidding.
  3. 3. Target Top Agencies: Identify the top 3 agencies hiring in this sector and research their procurement needs.
  4. 4. Assess Your Advantage: Review the competitive advantages above and determine how your firm differentiates.
  5. 5. Build Relationships: Attend industry days, connect with contracting officers, and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
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NAICS 524210 covers Insurance Agencies and Brokerages: Insurance brokering, risk management, and insurance services for government entities. Federal agencies spend $1B+ annually annually on contracts in this category.

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