UW Lead - Cyber

Edenbrook Ltd.; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join its W&I team. The role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of insurance experience aiming to advance in transactional risk within a growing MGA environment.

You will support underwriting, review submissions, and collaborate with brokers and clients to drive risk assessment and pricing decisions while developing relationships across the distribution network.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience within insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting of W&I and other transactional risk opportunities.
• Review and analyse submissions, legal documents and due diligence.
• Assist with risk assessment, policy analysis, pricing and underwriting recommendations.
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, solicitors and other stakeholders throughout the process.
• Develop relationships with brokers and distribution partners.
• Support senior underwriters with portfolio management and risk assessment.
• Contribute to underwriting process improvements and best practices.

Skills

Insurance exp

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

We’re working with a growing specialist MGA looking to hire an Assistant Underwriter into their W&I team. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–3 years’ insurance experience who wants to build a career within transactional risk and work closely with experienced underwriters in a growing, entrepreneurial business.

Core responsibilities:

• Support the underwriting of W&I and other transactional risk opportunities.
• Review and analyse insurance submissions, legal documentation and due diligence information.
• Assist with risk assessment, policy analysis, pricing and the preparation of underwriting recommendations.
• Work closely with brokers, clients, solicitors and other stakeholders throughout the underwriting process.
• Develop strong relationships with brokers and distribution partners.
• Support senior underwriters with portfolio management and ongoing risk assessment.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting processes, documentation and best practice.
• Maintain a strong understanding of W&I market trends and emerging risks.
• Ensure underwriting decisions are made in line with the company's appetite and governance framework.
• Take ownership of tasks and contribute to the wider development of the business.

What they’re looking for:

• 1–3 years’ experience within insurance
• W&I, Title, Legal Indemnity, Cyber or D&O class experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience within a smaller MGA, insurer or underwriting agency would be advantageous