Assistant Underwriter - Legal Indemnity in City of London, London

Your new company
Your new company will be an established MGA operating at the intersection of insurance, property and law. The business is recognised for its technical expertise and offers a supportive environment where employees can develop specialist knowledge, undertake structured training and build a long-term career within insurance underwriting.
Your new role
You will join the business as a Legal Indemnity Assistant Underwriter, working closely with experienced Legal Indemnity Underwriters while completing a comprehensive underwriting training programme.
You will review legal and property-related documentation, assess case information and support the underwriting of specialist insurance risks. You will also assist with the preparation of quotations and policy documentation while developing your understanding of underwriting principles, risk selection and commercial decision-making.
As your technical knowledge and confidence grow, you will take greater ownership of cases and progress towards managing risks more independently.This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone from a paralegal, conveyancing or property law background who is interested in applying their legal knowledge within a commercial insurance environment. Previous insurance experience is not essential.What you'll need to succeed
Law degree or relevant legal qualification
Paralegal, Conveyancing or Property Law experience would be advantageous
From a Legal Indemnity insurance background
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret legal and property documentation
Genuine interest in developing a career within underwriting
Ambitious, keen to learn and willing to undertake structured training

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience
Comprehensive underwriting training
Support and mentoring from experienced insurance professionals
Exposure to specialist legal and property-related risks
The opportunity to transfer your legal experience into a commercial career
A clear route towards becoming an Underwriter
Long-term development and progression opportunities

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