A specialist Managing General Agent is looking to hire a Tax Associate to join its growing tax underwriting team. This role sits at the intersection of tax, insurance and M&A, offering exposure to complex UK and cross-border transactions without the hours or structure of traditional advisory or legal practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional or lawyer looking to apply their technical expertise in a commercial, deal-driven underwriting environment.
The Role
You will support the underwriting of tax risks arising from mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, financings and other corporate transactions. Working closely with senior underwriters, brokers and external advisers, you will assess the nature of tax exposures, help shape insurance solutions, and contribute to underwriting decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse UK and international tax risks presented in transactional scenarios
Review tax due diligence reports, legal opinions and transaction documents
Support underwriting decisions, including risk assessment, policy terms and pricing
Liaise with brokers, clients and external advisers on technical tax matters
Assist with drafting and reviewing tax insurance policy wordings
Track developments in tax legislation and case law relevant to underwriting
Support claims teams on technical tax issues where required
About You
Qualified or part-qualified tax professional or lawyer
Background in tax advisory, Big 4, law firm, or in-house tax environment
Strong understanding of corporate tax in an M&A or transactional context
Commercial mindset with the ability to apply tax knowledge pragmatically
Clear communicator, comfortable discussing technical issues with non-specialists
Curious, analytical and keen to build a career in tax underwriting
Why Join
Specialist role in a high-growth MGA with strong market reputation
Exposure to high-value, complex domestic and cross-border transactions
Collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment
More balanced working hours compared to traditional tax advisory roles
Competitive salary, bonus and long-term career development in underwriting
This role is ideal for a tax associate seeking a move into underwriting while remaining close to complex, technical tax work.
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