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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
Company: SSQ
Location: London
Job Description:
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
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Posted: May 17th, 2026