Title:
SVP Legacy Liability Portfolio ManagerCompany:
Everest Global Services Inc.Job Category:
UnderwritingJob Description:
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.
Our Legacy Business
Join a team where dynamic thinkers turn complexity into opportunity. You will work at the crossroads of strategy analytics and execution tackling some of the most challenging and highimpact problems in the insurance industry. Here your ability to navigate multiple disciplines isnt just valued its essential.
The $5 billion Legacy business at Everest requires active forwardlooking discipline focused on resolving legacy liabilities and unlocking capital for the companys future growth. Youll play a direct role in reducing volatility strengthening market credibility and accelerating strategic value creation across the Group. Our environment challenges you to think fast adapt quickly and approach complex legacy portfolios with fresh ideas and datadriven insights. Youll work closely with claims actuarial finance reinsurance technology and operations building a uniquely broad and influential skill-set.
Position Summary
The SVP Legacy Liability Portfolio Manager will build and influence Everests portfolio-level liability strategy on the run-off portfolio to accelerate closure improve earnings and reduce volatility. Reporting to the CEO of Legacy Operations you will play a crucial role in driving targeted initiatives and a run-off focused claims lens to the Group in collaboration with centralized claim operations and reinsurance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Apply extensive knowledge and experience managing run-off liabilities and the potential levers available for desired outcomes
Work with Claims leaders to set portfolio priorities and coordinate targeted initiatives with internal or external resources; closely align with the reserving team on performance board and AvE tracking; work with external firms as needed on deep dive reviews
Identify pockets for accelerated closure and drive targeted settlement initiatives.
Work with vendor management team to devise creative solutions with external providers on run-off claims and make recommendations for any alternative solutions to optimize LAE
Coordinate and lead policy buybacks structured settlements commutations and other ruin-off specific initiatives
Coordinate external legal or claim reviews on targeted portions of the portfolio
Monitor all watch list claims on the run-off book and provide regular updates to all relevant stakeholders
Explore technology solutions in collaboration with the technology team that could be applied specifically to run-off claims and support driving implementation
Ensure claim authority matrix and escalation compliance on the run-off portfolio
Liaise with Longtail Re on ADC compliance and any liability specific inquiries
Required Experience
Bachelors degree MBA or Masters degree from a top institution
A minimum of 20 years of experience in the P&C insurance or reinsurance industry in claims underwriting portfolio management or both
Global Insurance/Reinsurance industry experience a plus
Extensive experience operating within the insurance run-off sector including managing legacy portfolios understanding longtail liability dynamics navigating regulatory and capital requirements and applying tools such as commutations policy buybacks structured settlements and reinsurance optimization to accelerate resolution and enhance economic outcomes
Proficient at applying data analytics to drive portfolio decisions
Clear effective and engaging communicator both verbal and written
Creative problem solver and critical thinker who can adapt quickly
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented and highly organized
Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent critical thinking skills
Strong relationship management and influencing skills with a proven track record of collaborating across cross-functional matrixed organizations
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The base salary range for this position is $280000 - $410000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education experience qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage an employee wellness program life and disability insurance 401k match retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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.
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.
Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Warren NJAdditional Locations:
Atlanta GA Boston MA Chicago IL - South Riverside Miami FL New York NY Philadelphia PAEverest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry citizenship genetics physical or mental disability age marital status civil union status family or parental status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Everest Benefits at
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
At Everest, we underwrite opportunity for all stakeholders with protection and peace of mind in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.