Head of W&I Underwriting

A leading, award-winning insurance company is recruiting a Head of M&A Underwriting to join its function, managing a small team and growing this team. As part of an established, growing function, this position reports to the Head of Underwriting globally.

• 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
• Based in the London (City) office 3-days per week

• Ideally seeking someone with 7+ years of experience in Underwriting, ideally with 5+ years dedicated to W&I
• Or a qualified lawyer with significant exposure to W&I Underwriting
• Management or mentoring experience preferred

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