Lead Political Risk Underwriting Team

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom CHUBB Full time

Chubb Bermuda / Sovereign Risk Insurance

Sovereign Risk Insurance, a Chubb Bermuda company specializing in political risk insurance, is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to lead our growing underwriting team in London.

This exciting role involves actively participating in marketing efforts, representing Sovereign at high-level meetings and conferences, and providing legal support to Sovereign colleagues in London and Bermuda.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of underwriters in London.
  • Undertake underwriting duties for political risk and non-payment insurance.
  • Actively participate in marketing efforts, including international travel.
  • Manage and handle all Know Your Customer requests from Sovereign clients.
  • Oversee and manage legal and regulatory projects, providing transactional legal support to other underwriters.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Possess a valid law qualification (English Law preferable).
  • Significant work experience within a law firm, commercial bank, or similar financial services company.
  • Knowledge and experience in international investment law.
  • Expertise in structured trade, export, project finance, and third-party investor deals.
  • Understanding of infrastructure investments in emerging markets.
  • Familiarity with drafting and negotiating political risk and non-payment insurance contracts and other legal documents.
  • Detailed understanding of banking practices for cross-border loans to emerging markets.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Upbeat, dynamic, and driven personality.
  • Previous experience in a management role is preferred.
  • Foreign Language with business level proficiency is a bonus (French/Spanish/German).

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Competitive salary & pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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