Underwriter – Legal Expenses Insurance

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

Zusammenfassung

A specialist MGA seeks an Underwriter for Legal Expenses to assess and underwrite complex litigation risks across Europe. This remote role requires strong analytical skills and a legal background, either as a qualified lawyer or an experienced underwriter. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and contribute to product development. Enjoy competitive compensation and the opportunity to shape the future of litigation-risk insurance in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Professional development

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer or experienced litigation-risk underwriter required.
• Strong understanding of ATE and legal risk products is essential.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills are necessary.

Aufgaben

• Underwrite complex litigation and commercial dispute cases.
• Conduct due diligence, pricing, and portfolio analysis.
• Manage and grow relationships with brokers and funders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pragmatic underwriting

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.