Underwriter / Insurance jobs in the UK

Live underwriter / insurance roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

10621 live underwriter / insurance roles

R&D Actuary/ Pricing

London

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We're partnering with a leading UK personal lines insurer looking to hire an Actuarial Pricing Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its innovative pricing…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

P&C Underwriter

Chelmsford

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If you thrive on complex commercial risks and enjoy being front-and-centre in the broker market, this is a standout opportunity.

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Tax Underwriter

Slough

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We’ve been retained by a leading insurer with a global transactional risk offering - they have a top-tier product, underwriting standalone tax…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Claims Handler

West of England

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Our Professional & Commercial Risks Team deals with a variety of insurance claims against businesses and their employees / directors.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs
HSB

Claims Handler

Birkenhead

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As a Claims Handler, you will play a key role within the Claims team, managing new and existing Structural Warranty claims within delegated authority.

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Claims Handler

Leeds

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As an experienced Claims Handler you'll be responsible for dealing with a variety of tasks within the claims handling process, operating within your…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cargo Underwriter

Leeds

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They are currently looking for a Cargo Underwriter to be based in their Leeds office on a full-time basis, reporting into the Underwriter & Team…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Lead Credit Underwriter

Slough

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An exciting opportunity has become available at a leading global insurance organisation for an experienced professional to take ownership of a…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
16 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Underwriter / Insurance salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£45,000 – £80,000 (midpoint £62,500)
Midlands
6 live adverts
£33,750 – £50,000 (£47,500 · 25th–75th pct)
Yorkshire (indicative)
1 live advert
£33,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £47,500)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£35,000 – £60,000 (midpoint £47,500)
East of England (indicative)
6 live adverts
£23,500 – £77,500 (midpoint £42,500)
South East
5 live adverts
£34,000 – £45,000 (£41,500 · 25th–75th pct)
North West
11 live adverts
£26,870 – £45,000 (£36,000 · 25th–75th pct)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts
£24,500 – £50,000 (midpoint £35,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Claims handlers sit below the band (£24,000–£35,000), underwriters and compliance officers within it, and actuaries and senior compliance leads above (£70,000–£120,000). Lloyd's and specialty lines pay most; personal lines least.
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FAQs

What does an underwriter earn?

Indicatively £33,000–£80,000, London and specialty lines at the top; trainee underwriters £26,000–£32,000.

What does a claims handler earn?

Typically £24,000–£35,000, with complex and commercial claims above.

What do employers check?

Right to work, references, credit and criminal record checks; CII qualifications are encouraged and often funded.

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