Who we are
Wakam UK: Not a Satellite. A Powerhouse.Wakam UK is a fully FCA and PRA authorised digital insurer, not a branch, not a side project.
We represent 50% of Wakam Group's total activity and are the fastest-growing part of a €836M European insurtech named in CNBC's 2025 World's Top Fintech Companies.We design and underwrite tailor-made insurance products for MGAs, insurtechs, and embedded insurance platforms.
Our partners go from concept to launch in as little as 8 weeks. We retain at least 50% of risk on our balance sheet, because we believe in skin in the game.
13 distribution partners. AI-native from day one.
In numbers...
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Employees stories
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There are never two days that are the same. In HR, you might have a planned day, but it never stays that way. There’s always something unexpected, especially here at Wakam, where we all wear multiple hats.
Vicky Gardner Head of HR UK
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Wakam fosters a friendly and diverse culture where I feel trusted and encouraged to take responsibility. The support from both the team and management is exceptional.
Junlei Chapman Compliance Monitoring Officer UK
Wakam for Good - Insure With Impact
At Wakam, insurance isn't just about risk - it's about responsibility.Wakam for Good UK is our endowment fund dedicated to preventing social exclusion and supporting vulnerable communities across the UK and Europe. Every policy we underwrite contributes, not as an afterthought, but by design. £22k donated in 2025 to our charity partners:
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Benefits & Perks
What you'll get, because great work deserves great rewards
💰 Compensation & Financial
Competitive base salary - benchmarked for the London market
Annual bonus - target of 10% of base salary
Profit sharing scheme: when Wakam wins, you win too
Life insurance: coverage at 3× your annual salary
🧑💻 Flexible Working & Travel
Full remote within the UK - with access to our London office whenever you need it
Train travel to London paid by Wakam for office days
Paid Travel & accommodation to Paris HQ fully - if you're required to attend HQ for business purposes
🕒 Work-Life Balance
Working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week - no hidden overtime culture
3-month probation period, renewable once
🩺 Health & Wellbeing
Private health insurance with Aviva
Family cover included - your loved ones are covered too
🏦 Pension
10% employer pension contribution via Royal London
0% mandatory employee contribution, fully funded by Wakam. You can of course choose to make additional voluntary contributions if you wish.
🌴 Time Off
29 days' annual leave per calendar year
Plus all UK bank holidays on top
FreeDay: one Friday a month with no meetings, for learning, training, or thinking bigger
Wakam UK Office
London Calling
Where Insurance Meets Innovation
Our offices are in the heart of the City, surrounded by the world's strongest insurance, finance, and tech ecosystems.