Assistant Underwriter - Legal Indemnity


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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