UK Insurance Recruitment Agency
The UK is one of the most established and complex insurance markets in the world. It spans general insurance, including the Lloyd’s and London Market, alongside life and pensions and health insurance. Together, these make the UK home to some of the most sought after specialist talent in the industry.
Our team of consultants have 20 years of experience placing candidates for leading insurance businesses across the UK.

Recruiting for the UK insurance market
General Insurance
From personal lines to commercial and specialty, we recruit across the general insurance market, including Lloyd’s of London Market where the culture and demands are unique.
Health Insurance
We recruit across health and protection insurance, from underwriting and claims to clinical and product roles. We understand the calibre of people this market needs, and our network helps insurers and providers build teams that combine technical knowledge with a real understanding of customer need.
Life & Pensions
We place actuaries, trustees, investment professionals, and administrators across life, protection, and pensions. With reform ongoing and demand for specialist talent high, we help firms find people who know the detail and understand the business.
UK insurance recruitment locations
Our disciplines
Accountancy, Finance & Audit
From tax, audit, and treasury to finance transformation, we place mid to executive-level talent who understand the regulatory and reporting demands of the insurance market.
Actuarial
We connect you with actuarial talent that delivers from day one. We place candidates across pricing, reserving, capital modelling, catastrophe modelling, and regulatory compliance, helping you strengthen your risk framework and meet the demands of the insurance market.
Risk & Compliance
We partner with you to secure mid to senior-level professionals who combine regulatory expertise with commercial sense. Our coverage spans financial crime, market and credit risk, climate and investment risk, and legal advisory, helping insurers and brokers stay ahead of evolving requirements.
Technology
From full-scale transformation to urgent hires, we connect insurers and MGAs with technology talent who deliver measurable outcomes. Our network spans development, cybersecurity, data, cloud, and infrastructure, including the platforms and pricing systems the insurance market relies on.
Transformation & Change Management
We deliver professionals with the leadership and expertise to manage complex change across the insurance market. From agile transformation and operational efficiency to regulatory and risk-driven programmes, we provide talent that ensures delivery, continuity, and results.
Underwriting, Broking, Claims & Legal
Our insurance specialists deliver talent across the full spectrum, from technical underwriting to claims management, broking, legal, and compliance. Whether you are hiring for life, property, casualty, reinsurance, or MGA roles, we connect you with people who combine deep sector knowledge with commercial sense.
United Kingdom Recruitment solutions
UK Recruitment Offices
Manchester HQ Address:
No.1 Spinningfields, Hardman Square, M3 3EB
London Address:
We are always looking to connect with insurance professionals across the UK, whether you are actively searching or simply open to hearing about what is out there. Browse our latest insurance roles below and find your next opportunity with Oliver James.
If you are looking to grow your team, speak to our insurance recruitment consultants to discuss how we can support your hiring goals and help you meet your objectives.