W&I Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transactional risk market is seeking a W&I Underwriter. This role offers the chance to work on complex M&A deals within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have W&I underwriting experience or come from a legal background, with strong communication skills and a commercial mindset. Join a team committed to excellence and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• W&I underwriting experience preferred, but open to lawyers or transactional advisors.
• Strong communicator with a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite W&I policies for private M&A transactions.
• Partner with legal advisors and brokers to deliver solutions.
• Take ownership of deals from submission to execution.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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We’re hiring a W&I Underwriter to join a high-performing MGA at the forefront of the transactional risk market. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value M&A deals in a business led by respected industry figures and known for developing diverse talent. The culture is flat-structured, inclusive, and built around flexibility, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

The Role:

1. Underwrite W&I policies across a broad range of private M&A transactions
2. Partner with legal advisors, deal teams, and brokers to deliver tailored solutions under tight deadlines
3. Take ownership of deals from submission to execution, balancing legal rigour with commercial judgement
4. Contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team with a commitment to excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• W&I underwriting experience is ideal, though we welcome lawyers or transactional advisors seeking a new direction
• Strong communicator with a team-first mindset and a clear grasp of deal risk and client needs
• Commercial, driven, and excited by the pace and variety of the transactional risk space