Job Description
SRM Recruitment have been retained by a reputable, European headquartered M&A Insurance Underwriter who are growing their transactional risk business in the UK. As part of a strategic growth plan they are now looking to recruit a Corporate Lawyer (or Big 4 Accountant) with strong M&A experience to join them as a W&I Underwriter.
Responsibilities:
* Handling the entire underwriting process, with specific focus on UK and Continental Europe starting with confidentiality agreements, preparing non-binding indications, drafting policies, negotiating contract terms and preparing underwriting requests.
* Issue of policy documents
* Establishment and development of international broker and customer relationships
* Building relationships with law firms in different jurisdictions
Requirements:
* Ideally, a degree in law / commercial law / business administration or in another relevant M&A environment, e.g. Corporate finance in the Big 4 or Banking
* Your strengths include strong customer orientation, decision-making power and a high degree of persuasiveness, as well as high motivation and resilience
* You have already been able to demonstrate your strong team skills, your high sense of responsibility and your flexibility
This is an exciting opportunity to join a smaller team environment who enjoy a strong brand reputation in the market.
No previous insurance experience is required.