Qualified Insurance Lawyer - London

LGBT Great; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider seeks a Qualified Insurance Lawyer in London to join the Coverage and Insurable Risk Team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in insurance law and a capacity to engage meaningfully with clients and colleagues. The role offers a hybrid work structure, combining office-based tasks with remote work, and is suitable for either part-time or full-time arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Global Wellbeing Days

Inclusive agile work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in insurance law, contentious or transactional.
• At least senior associate/counsel level or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting insurance policy wordings essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert input on insurance cover terms.
• Advising clients on coverage terms.
• Negotiating with underwriters.

Skills

Experience in insurance law

Ability to draft clear policy language

Negotiation skills

Understanding of coverage terms

Insurance product design

Education

Qualified insurance lawyer

Job description

Qualified Insurance Lawyer - London

We're Hiring

Aon is recruiting an experienced Insurance Lawyer to sit in the Coverage and Insurable Risk Team in the Global Broking Centre in London.

The successful candidate will be part of a team which is currently made up of seven coverage specialists, most of whom are qualified insurance lawyers.

As a guide, Aon is seeking someone with substantial experience in insurance law, whether contentious or transactional. Applicants should be at least senior associate/counsel level in a law firm, a senior junior barrister, or equivalent from a corporate legal or wordings team.

It is essential for the candidate to have significant experience interpreting insurance policy wordings and the ability to draft clear policy language. Experience in insurance product design and drafting will be highly beneficial.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, involving some office and home-based work. It can be part-time or full-time.

Aon is committed to making better decisions to protect and enrich lives worldwide. We foster trust, inclusivity, and a passion for helping colleagues and clients succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing expert input on insurance cover terms for Aon’s clients
2. Advising clients and network offices on coverage terms
3. Negotiating with underwriters on placements
4. Drafting and negotiating insurance cover terms under Aon facilities
5. Assisting in designing and implementing new insurance products
6. Engaging with market bodies like Lloyd’s, LMA, LIIBA, and BIBA to develop market insights
7. Collaborating with coverage specialists across the Aon network
8. Working with the Claims team on coverage issues in active claims
9. Staying updated on legal and regulatory developments affecting insurance coverage

What makes this opportunity unique:

We seek a driven, dynamic individual capable of building strong relationships across various professionals and lines of business.

Our support for colleagues includes:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• An inclusive, agile work environment promoting wellbeing and work/life balance
• Two annual “Global Wellbeing Days”
• Flexible working options
• A continuous learning culture fostering growth and development

At Aon, we value innovation and inclusivity, empowering colleagues to be authentic. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more information, contact [e-mail].

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