Underwriter/Senior Underwriter - Credit & Political Risk

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter - Credit and Political Risk

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Underwriter/Senior Underwriter - Credit and Political RiskLocation:

LondonPosition type:

Full-time, permanent (minimum 3 days a week in the London office)Our Underwriters are at the heart of everything we do; without them our business wouldn’t function.The Credit and Political Risk team provides insurance solutions to commercial and investment banks, development financial institutions, export credit agencies, trading companies and corporates, to mitigate a variety of financial and political risks. The team is located across our London, Singapore and Dubai offices.Reporting to the Lead Underwriter - Credit and Political Risk, you will be responsible for executing the underwriting strategy in collaboration with the underwriting team and credit analysts, as well as supporting portfolio management and optimisation and the development of other team members.What you’ll spend your time doing

Although the individual will have exposure to the full risk portfolio, the primary focus of the role is to support the underwriting of the team’s structured credit and project finance portfolio, across our Lloyd’s and company paper platforms.Use strong analytical capabilities to develop and underwrite new business in accordance with the underwriting strategy and in collaboration with our credit analysis, exposure management and the technical pricing teams.Active engagement with brokers and clients (particularly banks) on market developments, new trends and sectors, wordings, etc.Representing MS Amlin at conferences or forums such at ITFA and the Berne UnionProvide training, knowledge sharing and best practice to members of the team through direct or indirect management. Play a key role in peer reviews by fostering open discussion and encouraging team learning.Provide effective oversight and input into the underwriting performanceIdentify potential areas of risk appetite and capability expansion and engage with senior management and reinsurers to secure support for these initiativesLiaise with our award-winning claims team on watchlist monitoring, claims settlement and recoveryWork in partnership within other group entities to leverage opportunitiesWhy Join The Team

High degree of underwriter empowermentCollegiate and collaborative team environment and positive team cultureTeam track record of consistent profitable growth over 15 yearsOpportunity to shape and inform the expansion of our Credit StrategyProfile, financial strength and support of our parent, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance GroupTravel opportunities via global network offices, client events, Berne Union engagement, etc.You’re going to enjoy this job if you also…

Enjoy complex problem solvingAre adaptable, reliable and self-motivatedHave a keen eye for detailWork effectively under pressureWhat you’ll need

For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:Relevant Credit and Political Risk experience working within an underwriting or broking teamStrong grounding in structured credit and project finance underwritingFormal credit related qualification (e.g. CFA) desirableStrong communication skills, able to tailor approach to different audiencesProven negotiator, with demonstrated ability to develop profitable new business whilst maintaining strong underwriting standardsWhat you can expect from us

As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits:Benefits of working at MS Amlin | MS AmlinAbout MS Amlin

MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MSandAD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting ..... full job details .....