W&I Underwriter

IDEX Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance group is seeking a W&I Underwriter in London. This role is ideal for a corporate lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE and strong private M&A experience. You will be responsible for underwriting W&I policies on complex transactions and engaging closely with senior deal professionals. The position offers competitive pay and clear career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Exposure to marquee transactions

Supportive environment with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE at a recognised international or City firm.
• Proven track record leading deals.
• Ability to engage with senior deal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess, structure, and underwrite W&I policies.
• Review transaction documents and diligence reports.
• Manage relationships with brokers and clients.

Skills

W&I underwriting

Private M&A experience

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

A leading global insurance group is seeking to hire a W&I Underwriter as it continues to expand its transactional risk offering - the business has a strong international platform, deep carrier relationships, and an ambitious growth strategy.

This is a unique opportunity for a corporate lawyer with first-class private M&A experience to transition into underwriting. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, structuring, and underwriting W&I policies on a broad range of cross-border transactions. Working closely with brokers, advisors, and deal teams, this role will place you at the centre of high-value international M&A activity.

You will underwrite W&I insurance policies for complex, high-value transactions, reviewing transaction documents, diligence reports, and deal structures to identify and assess risk. In addition, you will take the lead on underwriting projects while managing and developing strong relationships with brokers, law firms, and clients.

The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE gained at a recognised international or City firm. You will bring strong private M&A experience with a proven track record of leading deals and managing projects. As a confident communicator, you will be able to engage credibly with senior deal professionals, while demonstrating the ambition, proactivity, and drive needed to build a successful career in an M&A-driven market.

This is a first-class opportunity for a corporate lawyer seeking to leverage their deal experience in a dynamic underwriting role. The group offers a highly competitive compensation package, exposure to marquee transactions, and a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.

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