Reinsurance Broker - Credit, Bond & Political Risk Team

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Treaty Reinsurance Broker at Vice President level to grow within their market-leading team. This role involves cultivating strong client relationships, identifying risks in the credit and political risk sectors, and collaborating with analytics for tailored solutions. Ideal candidates have CII qualifications and proven broker experience. Join us for professional development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive culture, contributing to impactful solutions across a global marketplace.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an insurance/reinsurance broker or underwriter, ideally in credit, surety, and/or political risk.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with clients.
• Guide the identification of risks in credit and political risk.
• Collaborate with analytics and underwriting teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications (Cert CII, Dip CII, ACII)

Job description

Guy Carpenter is seeking a motivated and experienced professional eager to grow and thrive within our market-leading Credit, Bond & Political Risk Team in London, UK, as a Treaty Reinsurance Broker (Vice President level).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and deepen your expertise within the dynamic and expanding credit specialty markets. Working within a nurturing and collaborative team environment, you will engage closely with clients, underwriters, and other partners to thoughtfully negotiate and place reinsurance contracts across a truly global marketplace. This role also offers a meaningful focus on relationship-building and business development. It's a wonderful chance to grow your career and contribute significantly to our organisation's success in a thriving sector of the industry.

We will count on you to:

• Cultivate and nurture strong, lasting relationships with clients through regular conversations and meaningful engagement, including international visits.
• Guide the identification and understanding of risks in credit, bond, political risk, and related financial areas with care and insight.
• Collaborate closely with analytics and underwriting teams to co-create tailored client solutions and thoughtfully negotiate terms with reinsurers.
• Support the renewal process, manage placement documentation, and ensure smooth and timely follow‑up on contract needs.
• Contribute actively to our sales and business development initiatives, including preparing responses to RFPs and tenders with a team‑oriented approach.
• Stay attuned to evolving market trends and share insights with clients, brokers, and colleagues to help them navigate changes confidently.
• Uphold our professional standards with integrity and embrace MMC systems and tools to support your work effectively.

What you need to have:

• Preferably holds Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications such as Cert CII, Dip CII, or ACII.
• Proven experience as an insurance/reinsurance broker or underwriter, ideally with a focus on credit, surety, and/or political risk.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with clients and reinsurers with confidence and empathy.
• A natural ability to build and sustain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, combined with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Comfortable at working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and industry leaders at all levels.
• A commitment to handling confidential information with discretion and integrity, and managing potential conflicts thoughtfully.
• Resilience and adaptability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with treaty reinsurance.
• Deep understanding of the credit, surety, and political risk insurance market, including key players, products, and emerging trends.
• Confidence in recognising associated risks and designing (re)insurance risk transfer solutions with care and insight.
• Ability to identify market insights and trends and use this knowledge to guide clients in their underwriting and portfolio management strategies.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.

We are an equal opportunities employer.