Insurance Operations Associate

About the job

We are working with a market-leading M&A insurance broker seeking an Operations Associate to join their W&I (Warranty & Indemnity) team in London. The business is experiencing a period of rapid growth and offers strong exposure to high-profile transactions across private equity and corporate M&A.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

What is the role?

As a W&I Operations Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the execution of M&A insurance transactions. You will work closely with underwriters, brokers, and legal advisors to ensure deals progress efficiently from submission through to binding.

This is a highly hands-on role that will provide you with deep exposure to the transactional insurance space, offering a strong foundation for a career in underwriting or broader deal advisory.

What will you be doing?

• Managing deal intake and setting up new submissions within internal systems

• Coordinating the end-to-end deal process, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met

• Liaising with brokers, underwriters, lawyers, and clients to facilitate smooth communication

• Organising and reviewing transaction documentation, including SPAs, diligence reports, and

financial materials

• Supporting underwriters by preparing deal summaries and maintaining data rooms

• Assisting with policy documentation, endorsements, and version control during negotiations

• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation prior to policy binding

• Supporting post-bind activities including policy issuance, xwzovoh invoicing, and internal reporting

• Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency within the team

About you:

• 1–3 years’ experience in insurance, financial services, legal, or transaction-related roles

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live deals simultaneously

• High attention to detail, particularly when handling legal and financial documentation

• Excellent communication skills, with confidence interacting with senior stakeholder