Insurance Contract Jobs in London
6 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager (Regulatory & Compliance) - London M...
Posted 3 days ago by Michael James Associates
6 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager - London Market Insurance, The City, LondonMy client, a London Market insura...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location The City, London
Senior Reinsurance Specialist (12 Months FTC)
Posted 3 days ago by AXA
Ceded Reinsurance - Senior Reinsurance Specialist (12 Month FTC)AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.London, England,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London, England, United Kingdom
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12 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager - London Market Insurance, The City...
Posted 4 days ago by Michael James Associates
12 Month Fixed Term Contract Project Manager - London Market Insurance, The City, LondonMy client, a London Market insur...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location The City, London
Data Architect - AWS, Databricks & MongoDB | Insurance Domain
Posted 5 days ago by Templeton and Partners
I'm currently partnered with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Data Architect to drive the design and implem...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, UK
Performance Assurance Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Indra Group UK & Ireland
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Performance Assurance Manager to manage and oversee the Performance Assurance obligations...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Security Specialist (Security Risk & Design Assurance)
Posted 5 days ago by Computappoint
Key ResponsibilitiesPerform security risk assessments and technical control reviewsFacilitate threat modelling workshops...
- Rate £95 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Insurance Manager (in-house) - 12 month FTC - Financial Services
Posted 5 days ago by Audit & Risk Recruitment
Insurance Manager - 12 month FTC - Financial Services 80/85K DOE London HybridAudit & Risk Recruitment are partnerin...
- Rate £85,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Contract Business Data Analyst - Insurance & Salesforce - The City, London
Posted 6 days ago by Michael James Associates
Contract Business Data Analyst - Insurance & Salesforce - The City, LondonInsurance client based in The City of Lond...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location The City, London, UK
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About Our Insurance Contract Roles in London
What does a insurance contractor do?
The insurance sector is a significant and specialist contracting market in the UK, engaging professionals across actuarial, technology, data, finance, risk, compliance, and change management disciplines on a fixed-term basis to support Lloyd's of London, the London Market, retail insurance, life and pensions, and the wider specialty insurance ecosystem. Insurance contractors are brought in during regulatory change programmes, technology modernisation projects, actuarial workload peaks, claims transformation initiatives, and when specialist knowledge of insurance products, regulation, or market practice is needed quickly for a defined project. The concentration of insurance activity in the London Market, combined with the specialist regulatory environment governed by the PRA and the FCA, creates a distinct and active contracting market with its own rate dynamics and talent pools.
The skills most valued in insurance contracting reflect the technical complexity and regulatory intensity of the sector. Actuarial contractors need qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries alongside practical experience in the relevant discipline, whether pricing, reserving, capital modelling, or longevity. Technology contractors working in the Lloyd's and London Market need familiarity with the ACORD messaging standards, Lloyd's Blueprint 2 digital transformation programme, and the complex legacy systems that underpin market operations. Compliance and regulatory contractors need deep knowledge of Solvency II, the FCA's ICOBS and PROD rules, and the specific governance and reporting requirements that apply to insurers and Lloyd's managing agents. Finance contractors benefit significantly from experience with insurance-specific accounting treatments including IFRS 17.
What is the market like for insurance contractors?
Insurance contracting in the UK is a consistently active specialist market, concentrated primarily in London but with significant activity in regional centres including Norwich, Edinburgh, and Cheltenham. Lloyd's of London and the London Market continue to generate substantial contractor demand across actuarial, technology, and change management disciplines, particularly as the Blueprint 2 digital transformation programme continues to drive significant change across the market. The implementation of IFRS 17 has been a major source of finance and actuarial contract demand in the insurance sector over the past two years. Rates in insurance contracting reflect the specialist sector knowledge required and are generally at a premium above equivalent roles in other financial services subsectors.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do insurance contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for insurance roles in London typically range from £495 to £935 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many insurance vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 230 insurance contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.