W&I Underwriter

IDEX Consulting; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance group is seeking an experienced W&I Underwriter in London. The role involves assessing and underwriting policies for complex M&A transactions, supporting brokers and clients. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified lawyers with a strong background in private M&A and a desire to transition into underwriting. Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Exposure to marquee transactions

Supportive environment with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE gained at a recognised international or City firm.
• Proven track record of leading deals and managing projects.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior deal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess, structure, and underwrite W&I policies for cross-border transactions.
• Review transaction documents and diligence reports to identify risk.
• Lead underwriting projects and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong private M&A experience

Confidence in communication

Project management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

A leading global insurance group is seeking to hire a W&I Underwriter as it continues to expand its transactional risk offering - the business has a strong international platform, deep carrier relationships, and an ambitious growth strategy.

Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity for a corporate lawyer with first‑class private M&A experience to transition into underwriting. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, structuring, and underwriting W&I policies on a broad range of cross‑border transactions. Working closely with brokers, advisors, and deal teams, this role will place you at the centre of high‑value international M&A activity.

You will underwrite W&I insurance policies for complex, high‑value transactions, reviewing transaction documents, diligence reports, and deal structures to identify and assess risk. In addition, you will take the lead on underwriting projects while managing and developing strong relationships with brokers, law firms, and clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a UK‑qualified lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE gained at a recognised international or City firm. You will bring strong private M&A experience with a proven track record of leading deals and managing projects. As a confident communicator, you will be able to engage credibly with senior deal professionals, while demonstrating the ambition, proactivity, and drive needed to build a successful career in an M&A‑driven market.

Benefits

This is a first‑class opportunity for a corporate lawyer seeking to leverage their deal experience in a dynamic underwriting role. The group offers a highly competitive compensation package, exposure to marquee transactions, and a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion‑first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.