Underwriter Professional Indemnity

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About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management rooted in a rich 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk growth progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Team Overview:

Led by Terry Allen the UK&I Professional Indemnity is a team of five underwriters that have since 2016 built a portfolio of GWP USD 86m. We maintain a thoughtful approach to risk selection with a focus on client engagement and relationship building. The account is well diversified by profession attachment point territory and risk profile with an even split of open market and DUA business. The team prides itself on their service levels and expertise providing timely and effective support to brokers and responding to an ever-evolving risk landscape to consistently deliver a profitable portfolio of risk.

About the role:

This is a new underwriting position which will help support the expansion of the Professional Lines account in line with Syndicate and Company plans and underwriting strategy whilst maintaining a focus on bottom line underwriting profit and delivery of Everest internal plans.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop a sound understanding of the underwriting strategy for areas of responsibility

• Collaborate to deliver the marketing plan including maintenance of existing broker & customer relationships and developing new relationships where this is consistent with the objectives set in the Business Plan

• Commit to developing underwriting and product knowledge through dedicated training (internal and external) and working with other underwriters on specific accounts

• Developing the skills required to managing a portfolio of renewal business including underwriting & pricing claims referral processing broker and client relationship aspects; and servicing any new business request in the same way

• Renew DUA accounts through clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders

• Represent Everest at meetings in the office and during visits to brokers Coverholders and other customers as required.

• To refer as appropriate risks exceeding prescribed underwriting authority

• To monitor all relevant portfolio KPIs for own account and support the Head of Professional Lines across the broader portfolio.

• To liaise with the Claims Manager on claims related issues.

• To participate in the underwriting peer review process at the weekly and monthly underwriting meetings as required.

• To ensuring all processing and MI is up-to-date in respect of any individual accounts

• To monitor and keep abreast of changes in underwriting regulation and compliance

• To assist in the improvement of rating models underwriting manuals service standards marketing materials website as required

• Underwrite in compliance with Lloyds Company and Everest prescribed underwriting standards

• Business travel as required to support the above objectives and the appropriate management of T&E expenses

What you will bring:

• London Market PI underwriting experience

• Progression towards ACII qualification

• Strategic thinking experience identifying opportunities and challenges through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends that may impact our business

• Sound decision-making balancing analysis with practical considerations

• Risk taking show the ability to develop a sound underwriting view to take calculated risks with favourable outcomes.

• Compliance ability to understand and ensure compliance with all internal and external management and regulatory controls with appropriate support.

• Market and product knowledge ability to maintain and develop market knowledge including competitor profiles and products

• Relationship building developing ability to establish and maintain sound relationships both internally and externally

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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