ATE Underwriter

Avencia Consulting; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avencia Consulting, in collaboration with a leading insurer, seeks an ATE Underwriter for their Croydon office. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with law firms, focusing on litigation insurance to ensure access to justice. Ideal for solicitors aiming to transition to an in-house position, the role involves risk assessment, relationship management, and governance strategy support within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Litigation experience in personal injury and clinical negligence essential.
• Strong relationship management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Risk assess proposals for various cases, primarily personal injury and clinical negligence.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Issue quotes and bind insurance policies.

Skills

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Governance strategy support

Legal knowledge

Education

Legally qualified PQE 3 years+

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Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit an Underwriter in their Croydon office.

The ATE team provides litigation insurance, helping ensure access to justice for those seeking remedies. Based in Croydon, the 15-person team works hybrid (two days in the office). They work exclusively with law firms, covering litigation types including commercial, clinical negligence, and personal injury.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor looking to move in-house and work with an established team.

The role is initially being offered on a one year FTC.

Key accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Risk assess proposals for a variety of cases - primarily personal injury and clinical negligence, with some commercial
• Issue quotes and bind insurance policies where appropriate
• Support governance strategy through:
• Monitoring and training
• Periodic reviews and follow-ups
• Conducting external audits (including feedback and improvement plans) - some overnight stays may be required
• Peer review work completed by other underwriters
• Attend and participate in risk committee meetings
• Deliver training to the team on legal issues and their impact on schemes/policies
• Research and help develop new products for emerging markets
• Possibly attend external exhibitions nationwide as required

Skills & experience

• Legally qualified PQE 3 years+
• Litigation experience in personal injury and clinical negligence essential
• Commercial litigation experience an advantage
• Underwriting experience an advantage
• Insurance experience an advantage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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