Underwriter - Credit & Surety Treaty Banking into insurance in London

Location: London (Hybrid) Sector: Treaty Reinsurance | Credit & Surety Level: Associate / VP (flexible depending on experience)Our client is a well-established treaty reinsurance team with a strong franchise in credit and surety business , working with a diverse portfolio of international cedants. Due to sustained growth, they are seeking to hire an individual from a banking background , specifically with experience in structured credit, loan syndications, or related credit-focused roles .This is an excellent opportunity for a banking professional looking to transition into reinsurance while continuing to apply deep credit skills in a highly analytical and commercially driven environment.Key Responsibilities: Underwriting and managing treaty reinsurance programmes across credit and surety lines Analysing cedants’ portfolios, structures, and risk profiles, with a strong focus on credit quality and loss dynamics Supporting pricing, structuring, and negotiation of treaty terms Working closely with actuaries, claims, and portfolio management teams Building and maintaining relationships with cedants and brokers Contributing to portfolio monitoring, reporting, and strategic development initiatives Candidate Profile: Background in banking , ideally within structured credit, loan syndications, trade finance, or credit risk Strong understanding of corporate credit, structured transactions, and risk assessment Ability to analyse complex financial information and translate it into underwriting decisions Commercial mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Prior insurance or reinsurance experience is not required , but an interest in the sector is essential Why Apply? Opportunity to move into a specialist reinsurance platform with a strong market reputation Exposure to complex, international credit and surety risks Clear long-term career development within a growing treaty reinsurance team