Underwriter / Insurance jobs in the UK

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

10621 live underwriter / insurance roles

Underwriter - Marine Subsea

London

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To underwrite within the Marine team with a focus on Marine Subsea and provide counsel and advice on underwriting related issues.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Contract
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HNW Underwriter

London

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This role is all about delivering their High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting proposition with precision, innovation, and impact

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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Credit Underwriter

London

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Allianz Trade Specialty Credit is seeking a Credit Associate / Underwriter, a position to be based in London, with experience in Corporate Finance…

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

Claims Handler

West Midlands

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Are you someone with some experience in the Insurance Industry and keen to pursue your career further?

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
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Underwriting Admin Assistant

Chelmsford

£23,500

Office Angels are truly delighted to be recruiting for this exciting and fast-paced position.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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Underwriter – Medical Malpractice

London

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We’re looking for someone with a couple of years’ Med Mal underwriting experience or strong Assist‑Underwriters ready to take the next step.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Commercial Underwriter

Southampton

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A Commercial Underwriter assesses and manages risks for business insurance policies, working closely with brokers and clients to develop profitable…

Hybrid Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
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Casualty Litigated Claims Handler

Bolton

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The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
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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