Credit & Political Risk Underwriter

The best underwriting careers aren't built by maintaining portfolios-they're built by helping shape them. If you're looking for an opportunity to influence growth, develop broker relationships and contribute to a business that's redefining how underwriting is done, this could be the role for you.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit & Political Risk Underwriter to join an ambitious and fast-growing insurer that is combining underwriting expertise, innovative technology and an ownership-led culture to create a genuinely different proposition in the market. This is an opportunity to become part of a business that empowers underwriters to make decisions, drive growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of their portfolio. Why This Opportunity Stands OutAn Ownership Mindset The business has created a culture where employees share in the success they help create. Every employee holds equity in the parent company, aligning individual performance with long-term business growth. Many members of the team have also invested personally in the business, reflecting the confidence they have in its future.Technology That Gives Underwriters an Edge The company has developed its own proprietary underwriting platform, designed to simplify processes and enhance the underwriting experience. The technology enables complex risks to be quoted and bound in under a minute, allowing underwriters to spend more time focused on trading, broker engagement and portfolio development.A Modern Way of Working Built around a digital-first philosophy, the business operates with a lean and collaborative structure. Without layers of bureaucracy, employees are empowered to make decisions quickly, contribute ideas and directly influence outcomes across the organisation. The RoleAs a Credit & Political Risk Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting and developing a portfolio of business across Credit and Political Risk classes. You will work closely with brokers and clients, helping to identify opportunities, assess complex risks and deliver profitable growth. Key responsibilities will include:Underwriting Credit and Political Risk business in accordance with underwriting strategy and appetite.Developing and maintaining strong broker and market relationships.Assessing complex risks and delivering commercially sound underwriting decisions.Supporting portfolio growth through proactive business development and market engagement.Collaborating with colleagues across underwriting, claims and operations to deliver outstanding service.Monitoring portfolio performance and market developments to identify opportunities and emerging trends.Contributing to the ongoing development of underwriting strategy and portfolio management initiatives.About YouExperience underwriting Credit & Political Risk business within the Company, Lloyd's or London Market environment.Strong analytical and technical underwriting skills.Ability to build and maintain effective broker relationships.Commercially minded with a focus on profitable growth.Comfortable operating in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.Motivated by the opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organisation.What's on OfferEquity participation in the parent company.A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.Access to market-leading underwriting technology.The opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a developing portfolio.Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.Long-term career development within an innovative and ambitious business.This is an outstanding opportunity for a Credit & Political Risk Underwriter seeking a role that offers more than just technical underwriting-a chance to join a business where innovation, ownership and ambition are embedded in the culture and where your contribution can directly influence future success.For more information contact Ian at IDEXVisit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discipline(s): General InsuranceJob type: Permanent