Commercial Legal Indemnity Underwriter
Location: Remote / Hybrid (depending on location)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced commercial legal indemnity underwriter ready for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and respected specialist insurer, working at the forefront of bespoke risk solutions for the property and estate administration sectors.
You’ll play a pivotal role in underwriting complex commercial risks, from high-value defective title policies to tailored estate administration solutions. Working within a collaborative and knowledgeable team, you’ll use your technical expertise to deliver accurate, competitive, and compliant underwriting decisions — all while building lasting relationships with brokers, solicitors, and clients.
What you’ll be doing:
Underwrite a diverse portfolio of commercial legal indemnity risks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and profitability.
Assess technical risks with confidence, producing detailed underwriting notes and comprehensive justifications for decisions.
Price policies competitively in line with rating guidelines, market trends, and business objectives.
Approve cases within your delegated authority limits and support colleagues with complex queries.
Build strong, trusted relationships with brokers and professional partners to secure repeat business and referrals.
Stay ahead of legal, regulatory, and market developments, completing a minimum of 15 hours CPD annually.
Contribute to product development, process improvements, and system enhancements to keep the offering competitive and innovative.
What we’re looking for:
Minimum 4 years’ experience underwriting commercial legal indemnity insurance, OR a strong commercial conveyancing/private client law background with knowledge of title and estate administration risks.
Deep understanding of defective title and complex commercial property risks.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
Confident communicator with a proven ability to build relationships in the commercial property and insurance markets.
Positive, proactive approach with the ability to balance technical accuracy and commercial awareness.
Why join this business?
Be part of a forward-thinking, award-winning company with a specialist focus.
Handle challenging and interesting commercial cases, not just volume underwriting.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements with remote/hybrid options.
Real opportunities for professional growth and career progression