Lead Underwriter

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Title: Lead Technical Legal Indemnities Underwriter

Salary: Highly competitive salary

Location: Fully remote

Overview:

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Legal Indemnities Underwriter to join our team as part of an ambitious growth plan. The purpose of this role is to be a technical expert within the team, underwriting with confidence residential and commercial legal indemnity insurance and estate administration insurance within agreed authority levels and negotiating and maximising business profitability by means of effective underwriting decisions and techniques.

  • Assess risk and underwrite all insurance risks in accordance with the company's guidelines.
  • Gather and assess appropriate information and record in a clear underwriting note/risk summary form on each file, evidencing reasons for recommending insurance and causes of concern.
  • Calculate competitive premiums which are reflective of the risk presented.
  • Work with the Legal Indemnities Underwriting Director to ensure Insurer's delegated authority requirements are met.
  • Be a mentor and referral point for junior members of the team including the technical aspects of risk referrals and audits.

The successful candidate will have/be:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience underwriting legal indemnity insurance in a Senior Underwriter capacity.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of defective title insurance and other legal indemnities insurance products.
  • Demonstrate strong experience of collaborative working, acting decisively and building relationships with clients and internal team members.

Package:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Up to 20% discretionary bonus
  • 5%/5% pension contributions
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Birthday off
  • Medical cash plan

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Indemnities Underwriter to join a leading Title Insurance firm and contribute to the company's growth and success.

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