Wordings Specialist - Financial Lines (London Market)

Job Title: Wordings Specilaist Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office) Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch) At Price Forbes, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Price Forbes means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own. Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.

If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you. What we can offer: We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc. Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits): Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%). Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you. Competitive salary. Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.

Group Income Protection. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Private Medical Insurance. Group annual bonus scheme. Manager says: We are seeking an experienced Wordings Specialist with deep expertise in drafting, reviewing, comparing, and enhancing complex insurance policy wordings. The successful candidate will be responsible for constructing, analysing, and updating Lawyers Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) , Architects & Engineers Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) , Cyber Liability , Directors & Officers (D&O) , and Financial Institutions (FI) policy wordings.

What you will do: We are seeking an experienced Wordings Specialist who will play a critical role in the broking process, supporting the construction of bespoke insurance contracts and negotiating key coverage terms in the market to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues placing business into the London, European, Bermudian, and U.S. insurance markets , helping to deliver innovative and tailored risk transfer solutions.

Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and international markets would be highly advantageous. You will possess a strong commercial mindset combined with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable drafting, reviewing, constructing, and amending complex insurance contracts, you will support and, where appropriate, lead negotiations with insurers to enhance both existing and future products, strengthen policy coverage, and further the interests of our clients.

The role requires the ability to confidently construct, compare, and update Lawyers Professional Liability (E&O) , Architects & Engineers Professional Liability (E&O) , Cyber Liability , Directors & Officers (D&O) , and Financial Institutions (FI) policy wordings to create market-leading, tailored insurance solutions for a sophisticated client base. What you will bring: In-depth understanding of insurance contracts, policy construction, and insurance contract law.

Extensive knowledge of standard market wordings, clauses, endorsements, and policy structures across a range of insurance products. Ability to bring significant technical expertise and market knowledge to support and enhance the capabilities of the wider team. Review, analyse, compare, and draft bespoke insurer and client-specific policy wordings and endorsements. Lead the development and maintenance of best-in-class contract wording standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all client solutions.

Establish and maintain a robust database and library of policy wordings, clauses, and precedent documents in accordance with Price Forbes governance and best practice standards. Support brokers throughout the placement process by identifying coverage enhancements, negotiating policy terms, and ensuring contractual certainty. Work closely with insurers and internal stakeholders to develop innovative coverage solutions and strengthen existing products.

Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues on wording interpretation, contract construction, and policy coverage issues. Preferred Experience Previous experience constructing, reviewing, and negotiating wordings for Lawyers Professional Liability (E&O), Architects & Engineers Professional Liability (E&O), Cyber Liability, Directors & Officers (D&O), and Financial Institutions (FI) insurance programmes. Exposure to the London, U.S. and Bermuda insurance markets is highly desirable, particularly with regard to differing approaches to slip construction, policy drafting, and coverage negotiation.

Experience working on cross-border placements and multinational insurance programmes would be advantageous. Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence insurers and advocate effectively on behalf of clients. Think you don’t meet every requirement? We are an equal opportunities Employer, dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and reach their full potential.

If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group. Interview Process: At Price Forbes, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company: Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.

Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Price Forbes, and answer any immediate questions. If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions.

This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future. Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team. If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback. We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know. #PFI #LI-KB1 If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history, and a standard criminal record check. Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CV's from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific vacancy.