Insurance Coverage Counsel – Front‑End Litigator

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is recruiting for a lawyer with insurance litigation experience to take on a coverage-focused role with a leading global insurer. You will support senior stakeholders with front-end advice on high value insurance and reinsurance policies to identify gaps before issuance.

The successful candidate will advise across the business globally, draft and negotiate policy wordings, and help ensure underwriting decisions avoid future disputes. PQE 6+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience as an insurance litigator, gained in-house and/or private practice.
• Strong understanding of insurance law is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the claims team to provide informal advice and insights on ongoing matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial and underwriting agreements, including policy wordings.
• Assist underwriters to ensure insurance agreements are worded to avoid future litigation.
• Provide training on upcoming legislative changes and their impact on products and underwriting/claims.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Taylor Root is recruiting for a lawyer with insurance litigation experience to take on a coverage-focused role with a leading global insurer. You will support senior stakeholders with front-end advice on high value insurance and reinsurance policies to identify gaps before issuance.

The successful candidate will advise across the business globally, draft and negotiate policy wordings, and help ensure underwriting decisions avoid future disputes. PQE 6+ years preferred.