Assistant Underwriter Credit & Political Risk
About this role
This role offers an opportunity to support an underwriting team within a specialist insurer, focusing on political and sovereign risk business. The position combines administrative and analytical responsibilities, including template development, client onboarding, enquiry management, and pre-underwriting due diligence. The successful candidate will assist with underwriting tasks such as processing new and renewal business, maintaining portfolio data, conducting compliance checks, and supporting the development of pricing tools and rating systems. The ideal candidate brings insurance market experience or demonstrable transferable skills, with a genuine interest in political and sovereign risks. Strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication are essential. The role suits someone proactive and eager to develop their underwriting knowledge, who can manage multiple priorities, build broker relationships, and identify process improvements while contributing to broader team objectives.
Seniority
Junior
Specialist experience
- Technical Risk
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