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Norwich is home to a thriving finance, insurance, legal and professional services sector, offering exciting career opportunities alongside one of the UK’s best qualities of life.

Whether you’re looking for career progression, a stronger professional network or a better balance between work and life, Norwich offers the opportunity to achieve both.

Proudly supported by the FIG|Financial Industry Group, bringing together leading employers across Norwich’s finance, insurance and professional services sectors.

Why Norwich for Financial and Professional Services

8000+
businesses in the sector call Norfolk home
13300+
roles across insurance, financial and professional services
1 .7 Billion
£ sector contribution to the Norfolk economy

Why People Choose Norwich

Quality of Life
Career Progression
Professional Networks

We are such a hub for the financial services industry. You've got some really great examples of businesses in Norwich. You've got brokers, insurers, accountants and advisers. It's absolutely the place to be.
Chloe Denholm

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…and it’s not just financial roles, employers in this sector need a variety of skills!

Marketing & HR
Technology & Data
Projects and Operations

Insurance
Chloe
Chloe joined the financial services sector at 18. Since then, she’s built her expertise, embraced new challenges and progressed her career in Norwich. Her story is proof that there’s more than one way to succeed in financial and professional services.
Chloe's Story
Business Support
Will
After beginning his career in London, Will returned to Norwich and found the ideal environment to progress. Through his role at Larking Gowen, he has advanced quickly while becoming part of a thriving business community.
Will's Story
Insurtech
Charlotte
When chartered accountant Charlotte moved to Norwich, she discovered more than a new place to live. She found a city where established financial expertise and a growing startup culture create exciting career opportunities. Now Head of Financial control at rapidly expanding insurtech business Pikl, Charlotte is helping drive growth while enjoying the lifestyle benefits Norwich is known for.
Charlotte's Story
Legal
Charlie
When Charlie moved to Norwich to study Law at UEA, he didn’t expect to build his future here. But after discovering the city’s strong professional networks and securing a training contract with Leathes Prior, Norwich quickly became more than a university destination. Today, he’s a qualified solicitor, having progressed from student to professional while developing both his career and roots in the city.
Charlie's Story
Insurance
Liam
After nearly 20 years of living in London, Sheffield-born Liam made the move to Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast after spending an unforgettable weekend there with his family. Working for Aviva in Norwich, he has the best of both worlds – the city a short train ride away and the seaside on his doorstep.
Liam's Story

Insurance
Alan Boswell Group
Headquartered in Norwich, Alan Boswell Group is one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the UK, with seven offices and over 450 members of staff. they offer careers in insurance, finance, marketing, IT, HR and business support.
Jobs at Alan Boswell
Accountancy and Business Advice
Larking Gowen
Larking Gowen is one of East Anglia’s leading accountancy and business advisory firms, supporting businesses and individuals across a wide range of sectors. With opportunities in accountancy, tax, audit, business services, marketing, HR and more, the firm offers rewarding careers for people at every stage of their professional journey.
Jobs at Larking Gowen
Insurtech
Pikl
Pikl is a Norwich-based Insurtech company that began as a startup in 2016. With jobs across finance, insurance and marketing Pikl is a growing business with lots of new roles becoming available in Norwich city centre.
Jobs at Pikl
Legal
Leathes Prior
Great work, great people and genuine opportunities to grow. Leathes Prior is one of East Anglia’s leading law firms, offering rewarding careers, professional development and a vibrant, supportive culture where people are valued and success is shared.
Jobs at Leathes Prior
Insurance
Aviva
One of the UK’s leading insurers, Aviva has deep roots in Norwich and offers careers across finance, technology, data, marketing and customer operations. With a strong commitment to development and progression, it’s an ideal place to build a long-term career in the city.
Jobs at Aviva
Sector Group
Financial Industry Group
Discover an extensive list of employers in Norwich with the Financial Industry Group. Over 200 years in the making, Norwich is recognised as a centre of excellence in insurance, financial and related professional services. Norwich is one of the largest general insurance markets in Europe with the 2nd highest concentration of insurance jobs in the UK.
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Could Norwich be your next move?

Discover the people, employers and opportunities making Norwich one of the UK’s most exciting places to build a career in finance, insurance and professional services.

Life in Norwich