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Legal Indemnity UnderwriterRemote/Hybrid dependent on locationÂŁcompetitive + bens
Legal Indemnity Underwriter | Southeast | ÂŁflexible DOE
Are you an experienced Legal Indemnity Underwriter or a legal professional looking to pivot your career into underwriting? This is your opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking insurance business that’s renowned for its technical excellence and client-focused approach.
We are looking for a confident, commercially astute individual to join a high-performing Underwriting Team, specialising in both residential and commercial legal indemnity insurance, as well as estate administration cover.
What you’ll be doing:
- Underwriting a range of legal indemnity risks with authority and precision
- Negotiating and calculating competitive premiums that reflect the risk presented
- Producing clear and thorough risk assessments and underwriting notes
- Collaborating with brokers, resellers, and internal teams to develop and improve product offerings
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, attending meetings and industry events as needed
- Staying current with changes in law to ensure products meet client needs
What we’re looking for:
- A minimum of 4 years' experience underwriting legal indemnity insuranceOR experience as a property lawyer, conveyancer, or private client solicitor with relevant risk knowledge
- Strong understanding of defective title or probate/estate administration risks
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, “can-do” attitude
- Comfortable working towards KPIs in a collaborative, high-performing team
Why apply?
- Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
- Flexible hybrid working, fully remote options available dependent on your location
- A collaborative, growth-focused environment with genuine career development opportunities
- Exposure to both technical underwriting and wider product development initiatives
Whether you’re a seasoned underwriter or a legal professional ready for a change, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a growing, innovative business.
Please note, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment may be subject to background checks.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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