Legal Indemnity Underwriter

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected insurance company in the UK is seeking a Legal Indemnity Underwriter for a remote/hybrid position. The role involves underwriting various legal indemnity risks, negotiating competitive premiums, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience and a strong understanding of legal risks. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in underwriting legal indemnity insurance or equivalent legal experience.
• Strong understanding of defective title or probate risks.
• Ability to work towards KPIs in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a range of legal indemnity risks with authority.
• Negotiate and calculate competitive premiums.
• Produce thorough risk assessments and underwriting notes.
• Collaborate with brokers and internal teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay current with legal changes.

Skills

Underwriting legal indemnity insurance

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Legal Indemnity Underwriter — Remote/Hybrid dependent on location. GBP competitive + bens. Legal Indemnity Underwriter Southeast GBP flexible DOE.

Are you an experienced Legal Indemnity Underwriter or a legal professional looking to pivot your career into underwriting? This is your opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking insurance business that is renowned for its technical excellence and client-focused approach.

We are looking for a confident, commercially astute individual to join a high-performing Underwriting Team, specialising in both residential and commercial legal indemnity insurance, as well as estate administration cover.

What you’ll be doing

• Underwriting a range of legal indemnity risks with authority and precision
• Negotiating and calculating competitive premiums that reflect the risk presented
• Producing clear and thorough risk assessments and underwriting notes
• Collaborating with brokers, resellers, and internal teams to develop and improve product offerings
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, attending meetings and industry events as needed
• Staying current with changes in law to ensure products meet client needs

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 4 years\' experience underwriting legal indemnity insurance OR experience as a property lawyer, conveyancer, or private client solicitor with relevant risk knowledge
• Strong understanding of defective title or probate/estate administration risks
• Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable working towards KPIs in a collaborative, high-performing team

Why apply?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Flexible hybrid working, fully remote options available dependent on your location
• A collaborative, growth-focused environment with genuine career development opportunities
• Exposure to both technical underwriting and wider product development initiatives

Whether you re a seasoned underwriter or a legal professional ready for a change, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a growing, innovative business.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment may be subject to background checks.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.