Commercial Legal Indemnity Underwriter
Location: Remote / Hybrid (depending on location)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced commercial legal indemnity underwriter ready for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and respected specialist insurer, working at the forefront of bespoke risk solutions for the property and estate administration sectors.
You’ll play a pivotal role in underwriting complex commercial risks, from high-value defective title policies to tailored estate administration solutions. Working within a collaborative and knowledgeable team, you’ll use your technical expertise to deliver accurate, competitive, and compliant underwriting decisions — all while building lasting relationships with brokers, solicitors, and clients.
What you’ll be doing:
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Underwrite a diverse portfolio of commercial legal indemnity risks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and profitability.
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Assess technical risks with confidence, producing detailed underwriting notes and comprehensive justifications for decisions.
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Price policies competitively in line with rating guidelines, market trends, and business objectives.
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Approve cases within your delegated authority limits and support colleagues with complex queries.
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Build strong, trusted relationships with brokers and professional partners to secure repeat business and referrals.
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Stay ahead of legal, regulatory, and market developments, completing a minimum of 15 hours CPD annually.
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Contribute to product development, process improvements, and system enhancements to keep the offering competitive and innovative.
What we’re looking for:
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Minimum 4 years’ experience underwriting commercial legal indemnity insurance, OR a strong commercial conveyancing/private client law background with knowledge of title and estate administration risks.
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Deep understanding of defective title and complex commercial property risks.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
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Confident communicator with a proven ability to build relationships in the commercial property and insurance markets.
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Positive, proactive approach with the ability to balance technical accuracy and commercial awareness.
Why join this business?
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Be part of a forward-thinking, award-winning company with a specialist focus.
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Handle challenging and interesting commercial cases, not just volume underwriting.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Flexible working arrangements with remote/hybrid options.
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Real opportunities for professional growth and career progression.