Senior Credit and Political Risk Underwriter

Location: Greater London

Company:

Everest International Insurance Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

The Opportunity:

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.

Team Overview:

The Credit and Political Risk team at Everest is a core specialty business within Global Wholesale and Specialty, with underwriting hubs in London, the US and Singapore.

The team is a highly regarded lead market with deep expertise across sovereign risk, structured credit, political risk and complex asset-backed exposures. With more than a decade of underwriting history at Everest, the portfolio is well established and diversified, with a strong track record of disciplined underwriting and market credibility.

The platform continues to see strong demand and is well positioned for further growth, supported by continued investment in talent and capability. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and experienced team, working across a broad range of countries, industries and asset classes, with the ability to make a meaningful impact from day one.

What you will be doing:

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

What we are looking for:

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 strategyA background in finance, economics or a related discipline is beneficial, but not essential

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let…