Vice President, Group Underwriting Lead (London)

Job Description: Vice President, Group Underwriting Lead, London

Sovereign Risk Insurance, a Chubb Bermuda company specialising in political risk insurance, is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate with a strong legal and international finance background to lead our growing underwriting team in London.

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

The Chubb Group values diversity and inclusion!

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid law qualification (English Law preferred).
• Experience in a law firm, commercial bank, or similar financial services company.
• Knowledge of international investment law.
• Expertise in structured trade, export, project finance, and third-party investor deals.
• Understanding of infrastructure investments in emerging markets.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating political risk and non-payment insurance contracts.
• Understanding of cross-border banking practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dynamic, proactive personality.
• Management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in a foreign language (French, Spanish, or German) is a bonus.

We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive salary, pension scheme, annual bonus, additional holiday purchase, private medical cover, employee share purchase plan, and life assurance.

Our Values:

Integrity, Client Focus, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please inform us.

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