Senior Underwriter – W&I

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Senior Underwriter – Insurance


*W&I experience

*10+ years

*London-based, hybrid working


A leading, award-winning insurance company is recruiting a Senior Underwriter to join its function, focusing on W&I Underwriting. As part of an established, growing function, this position reports to the Head of Underwriting globally.


Additional information and requirements

  • Sitting in a Team of 10 Underwriters working across M&A and Title, this position is a Senior role with a W&I focus
  • Leading and managing the underwriting process, including: analysis and assessment of broker submissions; preparing quotes for deals (in line with our underwriting appetite and guidelines); review and analysis of transaction documentation, due diligence reports and disclosure documentation
  • Instructing and liaising with external legal counsel; drafting underwriting questions and hosting underwriting calls; and drafting and negotiating policy coverage and terms
  • monitoring and managing status of accounts, financial exposure and premium collection; maintaining compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
  • Varied role with a collaborative team, working across financial lines with an established and award-winning team
  • Ideally seeking someone with 10+ years of experience in Underwriting, ideally with 6+ years dedicated to W&I, or a qualified lawyer with significant exposure to W&I Underwriting
  • Based in the London (City) office 3-days per week


For more information or a full job description, please contact me on 07534087340 or at Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com.

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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Underwriter – Insurance

*W&I experience

*10+ years

*London-based, hybrid working

A leading, award-winning insurance company is recruiting a Senior Underwriter to join its function, focusing on W&I Underwriting. As part of an established, growing function, this position reports to the Head of Underwriting globally.

Additional information and requirements

  • Sitting in a Team of 10 Underwriters working across M&A and Title, this position is a Senior role with a W&I focus
  • Leading and managing the underwriting process, including: analysis and assessment of broker submissions; preparing quotes for deals (in line with our underwriting appetite and guidelines); review and analysis of transaction documentation, due diligence reports and disclosure documentation
  • Instructing and liaising with external legal counsel; drafting underwriting questions and hosting underwriting calls; and drafting and negotiating policy coverage and terms
  • monitoring and managing status of accounts, financial exposure and premium collection; maintaining compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
  • Varied role with a collaborative team, working across financial lines with an established and award-winning team
  • Ideally seeking someone with 10+ years of experience in Underwriting, ideally with 6+ years dedicated to W&I, or a qualified lawyer with significant exposure to W&I Underwriting
  • Based in the London (City) office 3-days per week

For more information or a full job description, please contact me on 07534087340 or at Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com.

Posted: May 1st, 2026