How is the insurance industry faring in the London market amid the recent global and local changes? Which roles among insurance professionals are the most in-demand? What are the busiest sectors and firms? Download our new insurance report to find out.
Produced and researched by recruitment industry data analysts Vacancysoft, this report examines the labour market trends in the insurance industry relevant to the London region. It compares the monthly and annual hiring levels across three years, observes the performance within the professional areas and roles, examines the number of vacancies by sector, and spotlights the hiring activity of top insurance firms.
To discover more insights and trends for the UK’s insurance labour market, download our report now.
Latest reports
Year in Review – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends Report, January 2026
This report finds that UK insurance vacancies fell by 5.7% in 2025 as AI and automation reshaped hiring, sharply reducing claims and broking roles while demand for digital and IT talent grew. London remained the dominant hiring hub with 44.3% of vacancies, while company strategies—such as acquisitions, consolidation and investment in technology—drove diverging recruitment trends across the sector.
Year in Review – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, January 2026
This report highlights that the UK technology labour market grew in 2025 despite a cautious economic environment, with IT vacancies rising by about 15% year-on-year and London accounting for nearly 45% of national demand. It also shows strong growth in fintech and product management roles—especially in London—while banks, consultancies, and digital transformation projects increasingly drove demand for IT professionals.
Year in Review – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, January 2026
UK legal hiring grew modestly in 2025, with vacancies rising 1.4%, but strong demand in specialist areas drove large increases in personal injury (+30.3%), banking and finance (+23.4%), and tax (+19%) roles. Regional markets expanded alongside London, with the North East (+28.6%) and Wales (+26%) leading growth, while law firm recruitment strategies diverged sharply, with some firms rapidly expanding and others scaling back hiring.
