Senior Cargo Underwriter

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Everest Group Ltd. (Everest) is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America Latin America the UK & Ireland Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities a strong balance sheet and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs mentoring opportunities flexible work arrangements and Colleague Resource Groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team as a Senior Marine Cargo Underwriter!

Core Responsibilities:

• To assist in the acceleration and expansion of the London Market Cargo account in line with company plans whilst maintaining a focus on bottom line underwriting profit and delivery of Everest internal plans.
• To offer lead market underwriting service to our partner brokers to allow Everest to compete with the market leaders allowing us to meet our plans and achieve scale.
• To assist in the preparation of the business plan statistics and documentation as required.
• To monitor and keep abreast of changes in underwriting regulation and compliance.
• To represent Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC and Syndicate 2786 at meetings in the Everest office and during visits to brokers and other customers as required.
• To refer risks as appropriate that exceed prescribed underwriting authority.
• To monitor and manage static aggregations inline with Exposure Management strategy
• To assist in developing a marketing plan with the Underwriting team whilst maintaining and expanding existing broker relationships and developing new relationships where this is consistent with the objectives set in the Business Plan.
• To liaise with the Claims Manager on claims related issues and participate in account and portfolio reviews.
• To contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures.
• To participate in the quarterly underwriting peer review process.
• To assist in the improvement of the Companys management information systems rating models underwriting manuals service standards marketing materials website and risk management and claims functions.

• To assist with the completion and review of strategic underwriting guidelines & pricing models.
• In conjunction with the Head of Marine UK/Ire formulate and execute underwriting strategy in the London marketplace.
• Be responsible for Distribution Business and Product Development/Expansion within these areas.

Knowledge Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of underwriting Marine Cargo products
• Good understanding of underwriting in the UK and European insurance marketplaces
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Detailed understanding of general insurance principles.
• Strategic skills determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends. Comprehends the big picture
• Judgment / decision making skills ability to use logic rationality and objectivity in decision making
• Risk taking ability to take calculated risks with favorable outcomes. Excellent negotiation skills
• Compliance ability to ensure compliance with all internal and external management and regulatory controls
• Excellent market and product knowledge maintain and develop market knowledge including competitor profiles and products
• Relationship building ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships both internally and externally.
• Leadership skills ability to provide clear vision and strategy. Align empower and influence others through ideas encouragement and insight.

What if I dont 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 doesnt 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 us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive fuel global economies and create sustainable value for our colleagues shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.

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