Digital evolution is tailoring industries for Generation Z readiness
The UK insurance sector is undergoing a significant technology-driven transformation, creating growing demand for tech-focused careers across roles such as technology transformation management, cyber risk & controls, and engineering leadership. This evolution offers promising and expanding career opportunities in tech-related insurance fields for A-Level and GCSE students.
Digital transformation is central to this revolution, with leading firms actively investing in modernising operating models, processes, and technology to improve efficiencies and customer experiences. This includes the adoption of data- and technology-driven solutions, which creates many roles requiring strong tech skills.
Roles focusing on cyber risk management, IT controls, and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) are available and growing in importance due to regulatory and cyber threat pressures. Opportunities also include senior management for technology transformation, business analysts, engineers, and delivery leads, often commanding competitive salaries indicating significance and growth potential.
While senior roles require experience, the sector includes entry-level and apprenticeship or graduate options. Other insurance roles (such as customer service, account handling) can provide stepping stones into more technical specialisations. The pace of market-wide modernisation and increasing reliance on digital tech suggests the demand for tech skills in insurance will widen, benefiting students who develop capabilities in IT, data science, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
For A-Level and GCSE students interested in insurance tech careers, recommended steps include developing strong computational and analytical skills early, exploring apprenticeships or internships in insurance firms focusing on technology or cyber roles, building qualifications related to IT, data analytics, or cybersecurity certifications as they advance, and monitoring entry-level job openings or graduate schemes in insurance technology or consulting firms supporting the sector.
In the midst of this transformative landscape, Starpeak, a digital distributor of specialist insurance products, has been recognised for its contributions. The 2024 Insurance Choice Awards awarded Starpeak as the Specialist Provider, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey.
SportsCover Direct, a specialist sports insurance brand, is operated by digital insurance distributor Starpeak. However, Starpeak's growth has led to a rebranding, marking a new era and expanding its expertise beyond sports. Julian Hucks, CEO of Starpeak, predicts AI, embedded insurance, and value as key trends in the insurance industry for 2025.
Julian Hucks, Founder and Managing Director of Starpeak Insurance Solutions, states that insurance is not just about policies and spreadsheets, but also about building digital tools, understanding data, and finding new ways to manage risk. This forward-thinking approach aligns with the insurance sector's shift towards digital innovation, data-driven decision-making, and creative problem solving.
Companies across the sector are being urged to rethink how they connect with future talent, from digital outreach to sharing authentic stories about what working in the insurance industry is really like along with the long-term opportunities it can offer. As the insurance sector continues to evolve, it presents an exciting prospect for tech-savvy students seeking careers with strategic business impact.
References:
- Insurance Business Magazine
- Insurance Age
- Insurance Post
- Financial Times
- CityAM
