Legal Expenses Underwriter

AmTrust International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Underwriter for their Legal Expenses team in London. The successful candidate will underwrite profitable business while supporting the Business Plan. Required skills include a strong background in Legal Expenses Insurance, analytical expertise, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves close collaboration with brokers and clients to enhance business opportunities. Opportunities for growth and company development are encouraged in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Legal Expenses Insurance or similar lines.
• Ability to combine analytical expertise with assessing risk and profitability.
• Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable business within agreed guidelines and authority limits.
• Support the delivery of the Business Plan and research new business opportunities.
• Work closely with brokers, clients, and third-party administrators.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Risk assessment

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Understanding of regulatory requirements

Job description

We’re AmTrust International, an insurance business headquartered in London, employing more than 1900 people in 13 countries. As part of a global group, we work creatively to develop bespoke insurance solutions for leading financial institutions, retailers and manufacturers both internationally and globally.

We are currently looking for an Underwriter to join our Legal Expenses team based out of our London office.

In this key role you will be underwriting profitable business within agreed guidelines and authority limits, while supporting the delivery of the Business Plan and research and developing new business opportunities to support growth and maintain the organisation’s position. You will work closely with brokers, clients, and third‑party administrators (TPAs) to position our organisation as a preferred market for LEI products.

To be successful you will have a strong background in Legal Expenses Insurance or similar lines, be able to combine analytical expertise with the ability to assess risk and profitability. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and underwriting best practices, and the flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.