WHY CHOOSE UIB?

We are an organisation made up of talented professionals dedicated to doing our best and being committed to delivering excellence to our clients. Our core values are what unite us and forms our unique culture. We are often looking to expand our team from entry level roles to specialist experts who share our vision and core values. If you want to join a company that will encourage you to learn, grow, and reach your full potential, find out more about our current available roles.

Rich heritage

Our esteemed founders, several of whom remain actively engaged within UIB, have collaboratively built a legacy since the 1970s, offering an unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience. As an accredited Lloyd’s broker, we stand as a centre of excellence, catering to a diverse spectrum of industries.

Pioneering

Innovation through expertise… We believe that there is no risk that we cannot cover, and no client that we cannot service. Through the continuous development of products, the changing risk landscape, regulations, and technological advancements, we are always making sure to adapt to every situation in order to ‘future proof’ our client’s needs.

Independent

UIB is an independent company which means we can focus on our long-term business aspirations rather than feeling pressure of short-term changes to satisfy private equity/investors.

United Growth

When you grow and develop within your role, UIB grows too, making sure that we achieve success together. With Exposure to other areas of the business, and cross-team collaborations, you will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of industries and risk management solutions. Whatever your long-term aspirations may be, UIB will work with you to create a plan for your future.

Impactful work

Everyone’s opinion matters. Working collaboratively in a close team environment allows everyone to have the opportunity to share ideas and support others in their business development plans. With the help and hands-on approach of the Founders, CEO, and Board of Directors, we can have a direct impact on strategies, marketing, and production of business.

Global Presence

Employing more than 20 nationalities, we benefit from an exceptionally diverse team. We are proud to have employees that speak fluently in over 16 languages and can communicate freely with our global clientele. We are a team supported by a network of more than 20 offices across 16 countries, and strategically based business partners, the UIB Group provides clients with the platform to access insurance and reinsurance markets globally with local knowledge and expertise.

HEAR IT FROM US

Mathieu Sahhar - Downstream Energy Insurance

Mathieu Sahhar

Deputy Managing Director, Head of Downstream Energy – Energy & Construction

“I joined UIB in 2012 and took on the role of Downstream Energy Account Executive in 2014, working with amazing colleagues and mentors who helped build my experience and gradually secure promotions. This led to my role as an Associate Director, Head of Downstream in 2022, and most recently I was promoted to Deputy Managing Director. I thank my team and colleagues for their support along the way.”

Amy Snow - Insurance Compliance

Amy Snow

Compliance Officer – Risk & Compliance

“Starting my career at UIB 10 years ago, I have progressed from Compliance Admin Assistant to Compliance Officer. With a varied role, I am constantly learning & evolving, and as Chair of the Sports & Social Committee, I help to create an environment of togetherness. We ensure that we always have fun events planned. UIB is a welcoming, friendly place where we feel supported and appreciated.”

Employee Benefits

Career & Skill Development Support

  • We will always consider your aspirations and support them, whether that is through expanding your knowledge of different business areas, developing new skills or involving you in exciting new projects.
  • We will provide you with the oppportunity to grow via multiple platforms including our e-learn system, our in-house experts, peer-to-peer, and podcasts.
  • We want you to excel, therefore support any work related professional studies relevant to your role. For example CII, ACCA and CIPD.
  • Communication with global clients can bring it’s challenges, this is why we have introduced our onsite language lessons where employees can learn to converse with clients from around the world.

Employee Benefits

Financial Support

  • Our Occupational Sick Pay and Income Protection Policy has been designed to collectively protect you should your absence from work be due to a long term illness or injury.
  • Our Critical Illness cover has been put in place to provide you and your family with financial protection should you be diagnosed with a serious illness.
  • You will be entitled to apply for an interest free season ticket loan to cover your travel costs.
  • You will be entitled to join our enhanced company pension scheme.
  • We have a lucrative referral scheme where you receive financial payment for all successfully placed candidates.
  • We love to celebrate our successes and share this with you via our bonus scheme.
  • We provide you with access to discounts on Travel, Motoring, Electronics, Groceries and more.

Employee Benefits

Health Support

  • We actively support mental health in the workplace and work hard to raise awareness and provide peer to peer assistance where needed.
  • You will have fast, direct access to total health and wellbeing support. From mental health support to financial and legal for when you may need it most
  • You will have access to our private medical insurance.
  • Our Health Cash Plan offers cashback on healthcare costs and various other healthcare benefits such as virtual GP.
  • We will contribute towards your annual gym membership or a lifestyle app of your choice.
  • Free eye tests and glasses (subject to scheme rules).

Employee Benefits

United Team

  • We are a team that likes to have fun along the way and our Social Committee keep us busy with various events across the year!
  • We love to celebrate together, and our annual summer party is one not to be missed!
  • Our end of year celebration provides the perfect atmosphere for you to relax and unwind with your colleagues from across the business.
  • Or perhaps you would like to join us at our breakfast club where we provide various refreshments and a chance for a catch up.
  • There are plenty of other ways to socialise with colleagues around the business including joining our bi weekly walks.

Employee Benefits

Family Support

  • By operating core hours, you benefit from choosing how you work outside of these hours, along with the ability to work on a hybrid basis of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
  • Our Life Assurance Scheme provides a financial provision of 6x your annual basic salary to nominated beneficiaries on the event of death during service.
  • We celebrate significant life events together so don’t be surprised if you receive a little gift from us along the way!
  • 26 days annual leave with the option to buy an additional week for the following year. This is in addition to the usual public and bank holidays in England and Wales.
  • We offer services through an independent mortgage broker to give you and your family help and advice when you need it.
  • As a business rooted in family values, we prioritise offering the support you need when starting your own family. That’s why we provide enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
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Our Core Values

Our values are what unites us, and guides the way we do business, so we can deliver our vision. It is important to us that anyone joining our organisation shares our values at all times, and is committed to growing together.

UNITY

Together we thrive. We believe in togetherness in everything we do. Our people are important to us, we look after each other, we grow together, and we share our vision to be the preferred risk management partner and specialist (re)insurance intermediary of choice.

INTEGRITY

Doing what’s right, always. We believe in doing the right thing, the right way. We trust our people, and our staff can place their trust in us.

BOLDNESS

Embrace innovation, ignite change. We are innovators, always exploring the possibility of doing things better. We encourage ideas, creativity and continuous improvement.

LOYALTY

Built on trust and support. We have a rich heritage of experienced supportive experts across industries, products and geographies which has led to established relationships with our clients. We care about our staff in the same way, value their contribution and work with them to ensure the best outcomes.

CONTACT US

Find out more about UIB here.

To learn more about life at UIB, visit our LinkedIn page.

Can’t find a job you’re looking for? Contact recruitment@uib.co.uk and send us your CV and salary expectations to stay up to date with the latest vacancies.

NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

UIBL are fully committed to finding the best available talent to grow their winning team and will use various methods including directly sourcing candidates to achieve their business goals.

UIBL operate a strict recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) to assist in sourcing talent for specific roles. UIBL have carefully selected recruitment specialists to act as trusted ambassadors who understand us as a company and our culture.

UIBL will not accept unsolicited speculative CVs or candidate introductions from agencies that are not on our PSL or who have not been briefed by a UIBL representative. UIBL reserve the right for any introductions received outside of our PSL to contact candidates directly and not be liable for any agency terms and charges.

Due to the level of interest in joining our PSL, UIBL will contact you directly should we require any assistance.