Underwriter / Insurance jobs in the UK

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

10621 live underwriter / insurance roles

Actuarial Analyst

Manchester

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As part of this role you’ll be working in Isio’s Actuarial & Consulting team alongside over 400 pensions experts – actuaries and consultants…

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking Intern
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Claims Handler EL/PL

Stafford

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At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, out values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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Underwriting Team Manager

St Albans

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With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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Claims Handler

Bournemouth

£27,008/mo

We have an exciting opportunity for a Claims Handler to join the business in a fast-paced and rewarding role where every day brings new challenges…

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
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Claims Handler

West of England

£35,000

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist insurer with a strong reputation across financial lines, construction…

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Junior Fleet Underwriter

Manchester

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AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them.

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
2 days 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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