Underwriter – Legal Expenses Insurance

Fortis Recruitment; Essen; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A specialist MGA is looking for an Underwriter in Legal Expenses to work remotely from Germany. The role focuses on underwriting complex litigation and commercial dispute cases across Europe. Candidates should possess qualifications as a lawyer or experience in litigation-risk underwriting. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer or experienced litigation-risk underwriter.
• Strong understanding of ATE, Security for Costs or similar legal risk products.
• Familiar with underwriting systems and Excel-based analysis.

Aufgaben

• Underwrite complex litigation and commercial dispute cases.
• Conduct legal and financial due diligence.
• Manage and grow client relationships with brokers and funders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent)

Experience in litigation-risk underwriting

Tools

Underwriting systems

Excel-based analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Underwriter – Legal Expenses (Ireland & Europe)

Remote (Ireland-based) | Permanent, Full-Time

The Company

Our client is a specialist MGA operating at the intersection of insurance, investment, and legal risk. They design innovative litigation-risk solutions — including ATE insurance, Security for Costs, and Capital Protection — supporting law firms, funders, and claimants across Ireland and Europe .

The Job

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys complex risk and wants to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You’ll assess and underwrite litigation-related risks, partner with brokers and funders, and play a hands-on role in growing a diverse book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex litigation and commercial dispute cases across Ireland and Europe.
• Conduct legal and financial due diligence, pricing, and portfolio impact analysis.
• Manage and grow client relationships with brokers, funders, and legal partners.
• Contribute to product development and underwriting strategy.
• Monitor live matters and recommend adjustments where needed.
• Support junior team members and promote best underwriting practice.

The Person

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) OR experienced litigation-risk underwriter.
• Strong understanding of ATE, Security for Costs or similar legal risk products.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to underwriting decisions.
• Familiar with underwriting systems and Excel-based analysis.
• Based in Ireland, with flexibility to collaborate across European markets.

The Offer

• Remote role – work from anywhere in Germany (this role will require European Travel).
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Involvement in an entrepreneurial, growing MGA shaping the future of litigation-risk insurance.
• Professional development and real influence on underwriting direction.
• Collaborative culture and strong leadership support.