Insurance Associate (4+ PQE) - Bristol

CMS UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

CMS UK in Bristol is seeking an Insurance Associate with 4+ PQE to join its Insurance & Reinsurance Group. The role focuses on complex, high-value coverage and defence matters for insurers and reinsurers in a market-leading environment.

You will handle defendant professional indemnity disputes, policy coverage issues, and cyber breach responses, while collaborating with top clients and brokers to deliver practical, commercial advice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE.
• Experience at a City, major regional, or leading international law firm.
• Strong track record handling clients in major insurance undertakings.
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide practical, commercial advice.
• Sound judgement, interpersonal skills, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle defendant professional indemnity disputes and FI/D&O matters.
• Manage complex policy coverage issues acting for insurers and reinsurers.
• Provide cyber breach response and coverage advice.
• Gain exposure to emerging classes of claims including W&I, Fin Tech, and Tech E&O.
• Work closely with leading insurers and major brokers.

Skills

4+ PQE

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Job description

Insurance Associate (4+ PQE) - Bristol

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Organising Institution / Firm

CMS UK

Rolling Basis (Official)

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) + Generous bonus scheme

4+ Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) gained at a City, major regional, or leading international firm; Strong experience handling clients in major insurance undertakings; Excellent drafting skills; Sound judgement and interpersonal/project management skills.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Insurance Associate (4+ PQE) at CMS UK

CMS UK is hiring an Insurance Associate for its Bristol office to join the Insurance & Reinsurance Group. This is a mid-senior level, full-time role focused on complex, high-value coverage and defence matters with an international presence.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 4 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Experience gained at a City, major regional, or leading international law firm.
• Strong track record in handling clients within major insurance undertakings.
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide practical, commercial advice.
• Sound judgement, interpersonal skills, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle defendant professional indemnity disputes and FI/D&O matters.
• Manage complex policy coverage issues acting for insurers and reinsurers.
• Provide cyber breach response and coverage advice.
• Gain exposure to emerging classes of claims including W&I, Fin Tech, and Tech E&O.
• Work closely with leading insurers and major brokers.
• Salary: Competitive basic salary reviewed annually.
• Leave: Up to 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days with service) plus holiday exchange scheme.
• Health: Private medical insurance.
• Other: Enhanced parental leave and flexible hybrid working policy.