Political Risk & Trade Credit Underwriter

Nabu Services Limited

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Position: Underwriter Political Risk & Trade Credit
Location: London
Reporting to: CEOOverviewWe are proud to be representing a highly profitable, staff-owned MGA that is recognised as a leader in its specialty lines and now expanding into Political Risk & Trade Credit. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, high-performance team with an outstanding track record of growth, profitability, and innovation.Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrite profitable Political Risk & Trade Credit business in line with the company's underwriting strategy and appetite.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Lloyd's accredited brokers, and A+ rated capacity providers in London and internationally.
  • Attract and manage quality capacity.
  • Utilise the MGAs proprietary data analytics to support disciplined, evidence-based underwriting.
  • Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop tailored solutions for clients, including structured credit and non-payment risks.
  • Drive profitable growth 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 risks).
  • Strong broker, bank, and market relationships in London and internationally.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and grow underwriting capacity.
  • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Analytical mindset, comfortable applying data-driven insights to underwriting decisions.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and committed to building a long-term profitable book.
The Opportunity
  • Join a staff-owned MGA with a differentiated model and potential for equity participation.
  • Competitive remuneration package with performance-linked rewards.
  • Work in a lean, profitable, high-performance environment where your expertise has direct impact.
  • Access to proprietary data analytics that set this MGA apart from competitors.
  • Be part of a business that is at the forefront of specialty lines, now expanding into Political Risk & Trade Credit.

Nabu Services Limited