Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter

Nabu Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist insurance firm in London is looking for a Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter to create and manage a profitable book of business. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in underwriting within this niche, excellent relationships with brokers and banks, and the ability to leverage data analytics for informed decision-making. Competitive remuneration and potential for equity participation are included in the offer.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Performance-linked rewards

Potential for equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting Political Risk & Trade Credit.
• Established relationships with brokers and banks in London and internationally.
• Ability to attract and retain underwriting capacity.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable Political Risk & Trade Credit business.
• Build relationships with Lloyd's brokers and banks.
• Leverage data analytics for underwriting decisions.
• Drive development of the Political Risk & Trade Credit portfolio.

Skills

Underwriting Political Risk & Trade Credit

Negotiation skills

Data analytics

Influencing skills

Job description

Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter

About the job Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter

Position:Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter

Location: London

Reporting to: CEO

Overview

We are proud to be representing a highly profitable, staff-owned specialist insurance group that has established itself as a leader in specialty lines and is now expanding into Political Risk & Trade Credit.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced underwriter to create, shape, and own a book of business within one of the most dynamic and strategically important areas of the market. The firm combines a lean, high-performance culture with a proven track record of growth, profitability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite profitable Political Risk & Trade Credit business in line with the company's strategy and risk appetite.

Build and sustain strong relationships with Lloyd's brokers, banks, and A+ rated capacity providers in London and internationally.

Attract, manage, and grow underwriting capacity.

Leverage proprietary data analytics to drive evidence-based, disciplined underwriting decisions.

Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with colleagues to design tailored solutions across sovereign, sub-sovereign, corporate, and structured credit risks.

Drive the profitable development of the Political Risk & Trade Credit portfolio, complementing the company's wider specialty offering.

Candidate Profile

Proven track record in underwriting Political Risk & Trade Credit (including sovereign, sub-sovereign, and corporate exposures).

Established broker, bank, and market relationships in London and internationally.

Demonstrated ability to attract and retain underwriting capacity.

Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Analytical mindset, comfortable applying data-driven insights to underwriting.

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and committed to building a long-term profitable book.

The Opportunity

Join a staff-owned specialist insurance group with a differentiated model and potential for equity participation.

Competitive remuneration package with performance-linked rewards.

Operate in a lean, profitable, high-performance environment where your expertise will have a direct impact.

Access proprietary data analytics that set this company apart from competitors.

Play a key role in expanding the business into Political Risk & Trade Credit, with genuine ownership of your portfolio.