Senior Credit and Political Risk Underwriter

Company: Everest International Insurance

Job Category: Underwriting

Senior Underwriter - Credit and Political Risk (London)

Everest is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join the Credit and Political Risk team in London. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a well established portfolio while supporting the continued growth of key segments, including aviation finance.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a broad portfolio of credit and political risk business across sovereign risk, structured credit, political risk, project finance and asset-backed transactions.
• Take a lead role in developing and growing the aviation finance portfolio, identifying new opportunities and deepening existing relationships.
• Assess and select risks through disciplined credit and sovereign analysis, structuring solutions aligned to underwriting appetite.
• Price and structure transactions using appropriate analytical tools, ensuring risks are written on a sustainable and profitable basis.
• Document underwriting decisions clearly, supported by robust risk and pricing analysis.
• Negotiate policy terms and wordings in collaboration with internal stakeholders including legal and underwriting teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global banking clients, financial institutions and brokers.
• Represent Everest externally at client meetings, market engagements and industry conferences.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of underwriting strategy, portfolio construction and risk appetite.
• Support a collaborative and high-performing team environment, sharing expertise and market insight.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting credit and political risk business within the London Market or international markets.
• Exposure to aviation finance, asset-backed finance or structured credit transactions.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, sovereign risk and transaction structuring.
• Ability to assess complex risks and translate them into clear underwriting decisions.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to originate and develop business opportunities.
• Strong relationship management skills across brokers and financial institutions.
• Experience in negotiating policy wordings and working with internal stakeholders.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
• Collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute to team development and broader business strategy.
• Background in finance, economics or a related discipline is beneficial, but not essential.