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Credit & Political Risk Underwriter

United Kingdom, London 100000.00 - 200000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit & Political Risk Underwriter to join an ambitious and fast-growing insurer that is combining underwriting expertise, innovative technology and an ownership-led culture to create a genuinely different proposition in the market. This is an opportunity to become part of a business that empowers underwriters to make decisions, drive growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of their portfolio.

Job Responsibility

  • Underwriting Credit and Political Risk business in accordance with underwriting strategy and appetite
  • Developing and maintaining strong broker and market relationships
  • Assessing complex risks and delivering commercially sound underwriting decisions
  • Supporting portfolio growth through proactive business development and market engagement
  • Collaborating with colleagues across underwriting, claims and operations to deliver outstanding service
  • Monitoring portfolio performance and market developments to identify opportunities and emerging trends
  • Contributing to the ongoing development of underwriting strategy and portfolio management initiatives

Requirements

  • Experience underwriting Credit & Political Risk business within the Company, Lloyd's or London Market environment
  • Strong analytical and technical underwriting skills
  • Ability to build and maintain effective broker relationships
  • Commercially minded with a focus on profitable growth
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
  • Motivated by the opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organisation

What we offer

  • Equity participation in the parent company
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Access to market-leading underwriting technology
  • The opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a developing portfolio
  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
  • Long-term career development within an innovative and ambitious business

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