Insurance Contract Jobs in Manchester
Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner for Assets, Repairs & Maintenance will provide proactive financial support and advice to bu...
- Rate £55,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) - Manchester - 3 months+
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) in Manchester involves providing hands-on administration and...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
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Senior Enterprise Architect (Contract)
Posted 2 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
The role of Senior Enterprise Architect involves leading enterprise architecture initiatives across various business dom...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Bristol , UK
National Account Manager (Morrisions) – Level 3
Posted 1 week ago by All about food Limited
The National Account Manager role at All About Food involves managing the Morrison’s customer relationship for brands li...
- Rate £68,082 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Senior Meetings and Events Project Manager (fixed-term 12 month maternity leave...
Posted 1 week ago by Emota
The Senior Meetings and Events Project Manager will oversee the planning and execution of global projects for clients, e...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Meetings and Events Project Technology Manager, Cvent (12-month fixed term contr...
Posted 1 week ago by Emota
The Meetings and Events Project Technology Manager will oversee technology management for a large congress client accoun...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Veterinary Surgeon
Posted 2 weeks ago by MEDIVET GROUP LIMITED
As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with...
- Rate £58,450 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Pricing Actuary (Hybrid, 80 - 100%), Manchester (GB) and London (GB).
Posted 2 weeks ago by Swiss Reinsurance Company
The Pricing Actuary role at Swiss Re involves leveraging data-driven techniques to enhance portfolio profitability withi...
- Rate £84,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Fulham
Posted 2 weeks ago by art-K Limited
The Branch Manager & Art Teacher at art-K Fulham is responsible for managing the studio while teaching art classes to ch...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Insurance Contract Roles in Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do insurance contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for insurance roles in Manchester typically range from £450 to £850 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many insurance vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 230 insurance contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.