James Lloyd
Senior Insurance Recruiter
About James
Insurance Recruitment Specialist (North of England & Scotland)
James Lloyd is an Insurance Recruitment Specialist at Get Recruited, supporting businesses across the North West, Yorkshire, North East and Scotland in hiring high-quality professionals within the insurance sector.
He works closely with insurance brokers, intermediaries and financial services businesses, helping them secure the right talent in competitive markets where speed, network and market knowledge are critical.
James is known for his proactive, market-led approach, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to deliver results quickly and effectively.
Insurance Recruitment Expertise
James specialises in insurance recruitment, with a strong focus on commercial and client-facing roles within the sector.
He regularly supports hiring across:
Broking and Client-Facing Roles
Account Executives
Insurance Brokers
Appointed Representatives (AR)
Client-facing commercial roles
Core Insurance Positions
Account Handlers
Claims Handlers
Underwriting roles
Compliance and Specialist Roles
Compliance professionals
Regulatory and risk-focused positions
James works across both individual hires and team build-outs, supporting businesses looking to strengthen their presence across regional markets.
Regional Coverage Across the North and Scotland
James supports insurance businesses across multiple key regions, including:
North West
Yorkshire
North East
Scotland
He has built a strong network of insurance professionals across these areas, giving clients access to candidates who are often not actively searching for new opportunities.
He regularly supports:
Businesses expanding broking and client-facing teams
Firms looking to strengthen regional presence
Organisations hiring in candidate-short markets
His understanding of regional hiring dynamics allows him to move quickly and secure high-quality candidates.
Proven Track Record
Supported 175+ insurance businesses across the North and Scotland
Delivered 300+ placements across broking, account handling, underwriting and support roles
Delivered shortlists within 48 to 72 hours for priority hires
Strong track record of repeat business and long-term relationships
“James understood our requirements immediately and delivered a strong shortlist within days, helping us secure the right hire quickly.”
— [Melissa, MD, Yorkshire Insurance Brokerage]
Recent Assignments
Delivered an Account Executive hire for a regional insurance broker, filling the role within 7 days
Supported multiple hires for a growing broking team across the North West and Yorkshire, 8 positions filled within 5 weeks.
Assisted a business in securing candidates within a tight timeframe in a competitive market
Successfully recruited compliance and specialist insurance roles where candidate availability was limited
Market Insight and Hiring Trends
James works closely within the Northern and Scottish insurance markets and regularly advises clients on:
Candidate movement across broking and client-facing roles
Salary expectations across different regions
Hiring timelines in competitive markets
Retention challenges and candidate expectations
“We are seeing strong demand for experienced Account Executives and Brokers across the North and Scotland, particularly within growing firms where client relationships are key to success.”
Approach to Recruitment
James takes a proactive and relationship-driven approach to recruitment.
He focuses on:
Building strong networks within the insurance market
Engaging candidates beyond job boards
Delivering fast, high-quality shortlists
Supporting clients through the full hiring process
This approach ensures clients gain access to candidates they may not otherwise reach.
Working with Get Recruited
Get Recruited is a UK-based recruitment agency supporting businesses across multiple disciplines.
James works within the insurance division, supporting clients across the North and Scotland, while collaborating with colleagues across other regions to deliver a joined-up recruitment solution. He also works closely with Dervla O'Driscoll, Insurance Recruiter, South of England
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Author and Industry Contribution
James contributes to content across the Get Recruited website, including:
Insurance recruitment insights
Hiring advice for employers
Market trends within the insurance sector
His insights are based on hands-on experience working within the Northern and Scottish insurance recruitment markets.
Looking to Hire Across the North or Scotland?
If you are looking to hire within the insurance sector across the North West, Yorkshire, North East or Scotland, James can support you in securing the right candidates quickly and effectively.
👉 Request a shortlist of candidates within 48 hours
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