Senior Underwriter Political Risk & Contract Frustration
About this role
This role offers an opportunity to lead underwriting strategy for political risk insurance, with particular focus on contract frustration and equity or lenders political risk products. The successful candidate will underwrite new business and renewals, build and maintain broker relationships, and contribute to account development and market growth. Key responsibilities include peer review of underwriting decisions, developing technical expertise in political risks, managing documentation and wording, evaluating new products, and fostering relationships with banks, agencies, and corporate clients. The role also involves representing the company within industry bodies and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate brings deep market knowledge of political and credit risk, with strong technical expertise in the relevant product lines. Established relationships with London and global brokers and clients are essential. Professional qualifications such as ACII, FCII, or CFA are desirable. This is a senior position within a multinational corporate and specialty insurer operating across multiple continents, suited to an experienced professional ready to drive profitability and strategic development in this specialist field.
Seniority
Senior - Lead
Specialist experience
- Technical Risk
- UW Development
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