Underwriter

Job description

Rapidly expanding insurance company with global operations and a focused niche in a high growth area of insurance. Based in the City with 4 days per week in the office, our client focuses on complex product lines and a digitized operating model that enables them to offer exceptional customer service and capacity to clients around the world.

This is a rare opportunity, for an experienced litigation lawyer seeking a new challenge, to work as an ATE Underwriter. All existing team members are former lawyers who have worked at leading law firms and in-house. You will work closely alongside the company's existing ATE underwriting experts, applying knowledge and skills developed in private practice to take a meaningful role in building the company's global ATE insurance portfolio.

Responsibilities

Analyse ATE insurance proposals (typically including Counsel’s opinions, statements of case, expert reports and inter partes correspondence) and liaise with the proposer’s broker;

Present findings and conclusions to lead ATE underwriter;

Determine appropriate insurance terms and premium;

Tailor ATE insurance policies;

Establish, grow and manage relationships with ATE production and distribution sources and other key stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

Litigation lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing own caseload and determining strategy; ability to review, analyse and assess the merits of litigation;

Currently working at a leading law firm or in-house at a litigation funder, an insurance company, a bank or other financial institution, you will be keen to join an expanding and entrepreneurial company in a commercially focused role that uses your legal litigation skills

If the role is of interest and you would like further information, please contact Brian Littleton at Motus Legal on 07376-908788 or at b@motusrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English