Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer who are looking to hire a Trade Credit Underwriter to join their team in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded and well-established underwriting team with ambitious growth plans across the UK and international markets. The role offers a blend of both risk and commercial underwriting, with exposure to a broad portfolio of corporate and banking clients across multiple territories and sectors.
The business is particularly keen to attract well‑rounded underwriters with strong credit analysis and risk assessment capabilities, alongside the commercial mindset needed to help develop broker and client relationships. They are also open to individuals looking to broaden their experience within trade credit.
Key responsibilities
Underwriting new and existing Trade Credit risks across a diverse portfolio
Supporting the growth and development of broker and client relationships
Conducting detailed financial and credit analysis on submissions
Assessing trade and export finance risks, including single risk and whole turnover business
Preparing and presenting underwriting submissions for peer review
Negotiating policy terms and conditions
Supporting portfolio management, retention and profitability targets
Working closely with senior underwriters and business development teams on strategic growth initiatives
Engaging directly with brokers, banks and insureds across the market
Skills and experience
Experience within Trade Credit, Political Risk, Surety, Banking or a related financial risk environment
Strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills
Understanding of risk underwriting principles across different sectors and territories
Commercial mindset with the ability to build strong market relationships
Exposure to trade finance, export finance or structured credit risks would be advantageous
Knowledge of country risk and insolvency considerations is beneficial
Strong communication and presentation skills
Interest in innovation and the use of technology/AI within underwriting
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded and well-established underwriting team with ambitious growth plans across the UK and international markets. The role offers a blend of both risk and commercial underwriting, with exposure to a broad portfolio of corporate and banking clients across multiple territories and sectors.
The business is particularly keen to attract well‑rounded underwriters with strong credit analysis and risk assessment capabilities, alongside the commercial mindset needed to help develop broker and client relationships. They are also open to individuals looking to broaden their experience within trade credit.
Key responsibilities
Underwriting new and existing Trade Credit risks across a diverse portfolio
Supporting the growth and development of broker and client relationships
Conducting detailed financial and credit analysis on submissions
Assessing trade and export finance risks, including single risk and whole turnover business
Preparing and presenting underwriting submissions for peer review
Negotiating policy terms and conditions
Supporting portfolio management, retention and profitability targets
Working closely with senior underwriters and business development teams on strategic growth initiatives
Engaging directly with brokers, banks and insureds across the market
Skills and experience
Experience within Trade Credit, Political Risk, Surety, Banking or a related financial risk environment
Strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills
Understanding of risk underwriting principles across different sectors and territories
Commercial mindset with the ability to build strong market relationships
Exposure to trade finance, export finance or structured credit risks would be advantageous
Knowledge of country risk and insolvency considerations is beneficial
Strong communication and presentation skills
Interest in innovation and the use of technology/AI within underwriting
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