Senior Rights of Light Underwriting Lead

Edenbrook Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook Ltd. in partnership with a Lloyd's MGA is seeking a Head of Rights of Light Underwriting for its specialist Legal Indemnities team.

This senior role combines technical underwriting with portfolio management and broker relationship development to drive profitable growth and manage complex property development risks. The successful candidate will lead strategy, oversee complex exposures, and drive profitable growth while strengthening connections with brokers, developers and solicitors

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Rights of Light, Legal Indemnities, or related property risks.
• Proven ability to underwrite complex Rights of Light risks with exposure and liability assessment.
• Experience leading an underwriting function or managing a specialist portfolio.
• Strong broker relationships and ability to generate new UK business.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rights of Light underwriting function, setting strategy and profitable portfolio growth.
• Underwrite complex Rights of Light risks with property developments, assessing exposures and liabilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, solicitors, and distribution partners.
• Drive new business opportunities, expanding presence in Rights of Light and Legal Indemnities.
• Review submissions for risk selection, pricing, terms, and coverage.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends and maintaining profitability.
• Provide technical underwriting guidance on complex cases and ensure high standards.
• Ensure activity operates within authorities, governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Rights of Light underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Edenbrook Ltd. in partnership with a Lloyd's MGA is seeking a Head of Rights of Light Underwriting for its specialist Legal Indemnities team.

This senior role combines technical underwriting with portfolio management and broker relationship development to drive profitable growth and manage complex property development risks. The successful candidate will lead strategy, oversee complex exposures, and drive profitable growth while strengthening connections with brokers, developers and solicitors