Senior Underwriter or AVP - Financial Institutions / Toronto

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Everest Insurance Company of Canada is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Company in the position of Senior Underwriter or AVP Financial Institutions. As a key member of the Financial Lines team reporting to the Head of Financial Lines you will be accountable for all facets of renewal and new business production for Everests growing insurance group.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Growing and managing a portfolio of profitable business focused on providing Financial Institutions coverage (IMI D&O E&O ancillary lines)

• Developing and cultivating new and existing broker and customer relationships nationally.

• Working with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions.

• Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of underwriting documents third party vendor reports current trends and individual risk factors.

• Negotiate deal terms and contract language.

• Source new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network.

• Collaborating with other related financial lines segments along with regional colleagues and internal/external business associates.

• Provide exceptional broker and customer service pursuant to industry leading guidelines.

• Strong adherence to internal and external compliance as well as file documentation.

• Collaborate with underwriting claims operations marketing and home office to achieve collective team goals.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree is preferred or a College Diploma with applicable work experience.

• Minimum of 7-years of experience for AVP in Financial Institutions Underwriting or Broking.

• Minimum of 3-years for Senior Underwriter in Financial Institutions Underwriting or Broking.

• CFA and/or CPA considered an asset.

Knowledge Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional oral and written communication with the ability to concisely provide executive summaries to senior management.

• Strong problem-solving analytical skills with an ability to drive data analytics and make appropriate conclusions on results.

• Team oriented and ability to work effectively with peers.

• Demonstrated bias for action with a high sense of urgency strong work ethic and drive for results.

• Comfortable with analyzing Financial Institutions exposures across multiple types of FIs (Banks PE Asset Managers Insurance Carriers Fin-Tech).

• A strong individual as well as a team player capable of building effective internal and external relationships through appealing personal skills.

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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.

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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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