The insurance industry in the UK employs around 300,000 people
This is across a huge variety of roles within claims, underwriting, broking, operations and other business functions. Whatever your chosen career path, here you’ll find some useful resources to help propel your career and achieve your goals.
These resources can help you see what opportunities the insurance industry offers and how to write a CV:
- Careers Guide, Learn about the many roles in insurance: https://londoninsurancelife-lmg.com/your-career/careers-guide/
- General Insurance Careers: https://www.cii.co.uk/careers-in-insurance/introduction-to-careers-in-general-insurance/
- A modern website hub for curated and verified Jobs straight from companies in the insurance ecosystem tailored to you:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurelyjobs/posts/feedView=all (Learn in daily 5 minute reads ) - Search job opportunities: https://www.biba.org.uk/early_careers/
Professional qualifications and industry learning
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) offers recognised insurance qualifications that many professionals choose to study alongside on‑the‑job learning and skills development. Learn more: https://www.cii.co.uk/learning/sectors
“Your Insurance Starter Kit”, an essential resource designed to provide newcomers with a foundational understanding of the insurance landscape. Curated with expertise and clarity, this free toolkit will simplify your journey into the world of insurance: https://empowerdevelopment.teachable.com/p/your-insurance-starter-kit
The salary insights referenced below are taken from IDEX Consulting’s 2025 Market Sentiment Report, which covers Financial Services roles more broadly and is not insurance‑specific.
To see a detailed breakdown of indicative salary ranges across different areas of the UK and lines of business within Financial Services, you can request the salary guide here: Market-Sentiment-Report-2025
Please note: the salary information provided is generic guidance only and may vary depending on role, experience level, location, and employer.
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Career Progression Project Group
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