In House Residential Underwriter

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Underwriter to join their team in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in property deals, providing essential underwriting services for residential and commercial risks. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in property transactions and title insurance, working closely with clients and colleagues to foster strong relationships. With comprehensive training provided, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of residential property transactions.
• Experience in title insurance underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting residential and commercial risks within authority levels.
• Building relationships with clients, solicitors, and brokers.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Conveyancer Certification

Job description

THE COMPANY

The UK division of a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a high achiever to be involved in property deals across the UK.

THE ROLE

As an Underwriter you will play a key role in driving business forward in the UK.

The role will involve underwriting residential and commercial risks within agreed authority levels, negotiating and maximising business profitability by means of effective underwriting decisions and techniques.

You will assist in the continual review of residential products offering both on and offline (including panels and schemes), to ensure that all aspects continue to meet the high standards required by customers and comply with regulatory requirements.

You will build strong relationships with clients, solicitors, brokers and business units plus assist in the development of these relationships through presentations, meetings and corporate events

In addition, you will provide support, guidance and training to junior team members to develop their technical/commercial proficiency, and contribute to ongoing initiatives and projects.

Underwriting and product training will be provided.

ABOUT YOU

This is an outstanding opportunity for a solicitor, legal exec, conveyancer, fee earner or underwriter who is qualified by having relevant experience and possesses an in-depth knowledge of residential property transactions or relevant title insurance underwriting experience.

Your experience of a range of conveyancing matters will include purchase and sale, remortgages, lease hold, new build, lease extensions and other complex matters.

With sound commercial acumen you will have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills along with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.