How are vacancies faring within the insurance sector in England and Wales? What is the impact of corporate governance jobs? Which regions are experiencing upticks? Which firms are the busiest? Read our latest insurance sector trends report to discover more.
Written in partnership with Harrison Holgate, this report analyses the recruitment of different professions within the insurance sector in England and Wales. It provides a comparison of monthly and annual totals trends, a regional breakdown of recruitment, and the hiring activity of top firms.
Key findings include:
- IT Management is leading the way within Corporate Governance vacancies
- Legal & General tops the table with the highest number of jobs across 2020-22
To discover more insights and trends for the UK’s insurance labour market, download our report now.
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