Insurtech – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends Report
AI and Data Talent Reshape Insurance Technology Recruitment
Technology investment continues to reshape recruitment across the UK’s insurance sector. Rather than expanding IT teams across every discipline, insurers are concentrating hiring on specialists who can support artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud technologies and platform modernisation. Demand is increasingly focused on the skills that improve operational efficiency, strengthen underwriting capabilities and accelerate technology modernisation.
Vacancysoft’s latest UK Insurtech Labour Market Trends Report reveals how these changing priorities are transforming technology recruitment. From rising demand for IT leaders, software engineers and data specialists to the regional hubs and insurers driving recruitment, the report provides exclusive insight into the skills shaping the future of the UK’s insurance technology market.
Key findings:
- IT Manager vacancies forecast to increase 53.8% in 2026.
- Data Analysis recruitment rises 33.8%, while Software Engineering vacancies grow 24%.
- Greater London accounts for 46.4% of UK insurance technology vacancies, with the East Midlands recording the fastest regional growth (47.9%).
- Gallagher is forecast to increase technology recruitment by 105.0%
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What’s inside:
Technology priorities continue to evolve
Technology investment remains a strategic priority across the UK’s insurance sector, but recruitment is becoming increasingly selective. Rather than expanding IT teams across every discipline, insurers are prioritising professionals who can support artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud technologies and platform modernisation. IT Manager vacancies are forecast to increase 53.8%, while Data Analysis roles rise 33.8% and Software Engineering vacancies grow 24%.
Regional technology hubs continue to strengthen
Technology recruitment is becoming increasingly concentrated around the UK’s established insurance and digital centres. Greater London is forecast to account for 46.4% of all insurance technology vacancies in 2026, reinforcing its position as the country’s leading insurtech hub. Beyond the capital, the East Midlands is expected to record the strongest growth at 47.9%, followed by the West Midlands at 40.5%, as insurers continue expanding regional technology operations.
Leading insurers accelerate digital capability
Technology investment continues to reshape recruitment strategies across the UK’s largest insurers. Organisations are strengthening digital capabilities to modernise core platforms, improve customer experience and increase operational efficiency. Gallagher is forecast to increase technology recruitment by 105.0%, the strongest growth among major insurers, while NFU Mutual follows with 94.0% and Hastings Direct with 36.3%.
