Underwriter, Cyber
Posted 26 Days Ago
Title:
Underwriter, Cyber
Company:
Everest Insurance (Ireland) Germany
Job Category:
Underwriting
Job Description:
It’s an exciting time for Everest! As we continue our journey, we see significant opportunities ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets.
Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people.
Role Purpose:
To support the development, marketing, relationship management (both client and broker) of our growing book of Cyber business
Build and expand the Cyber portfolio in line with EIID (Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC) plans and underwriting strategy, whilst maintaining a focus on bottom line underwriting profit and delivery of EIID Country plans
Key Accountabilities:
Working within the authority granted, writing a profitable book of Cyber business per the EIID Underwriting guidelines
Expand and maintain existing broker relationships and other sources of distribution, and developing new relationships, where this is consistent with the objectives set in the Business Plan
Expanding the current product range to allow Everest to compete with the market leaders in the sector
Quoting and Leading the placements of Cyber clients, and effectively managing any specific MGA clients
To refer as appropriate risks exceeding prescribed underwriting authority
Develop business through execution of new ideas in addition to utilising all the available Everest resources to grow, develop and maintain a profitable book of Cyber business
Procuring business from German/Austrian market brokers, both existing and those whom EIID does not currently trade
To liaise with the Claims Manager on claims related issues and participate in account and management reviews
To participate in the underwriting peer review process at the weekly and monthly underwriting meetings, as required
To assist with the completion and review of strategic and underwriting guidelines & pricing models
To contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures
To assist in the improvement of the management information systems, rating models, underwriting manuals, service standards, marketing materials, website and risk management and claims functions
Ensure that documentation is completed timely and accurately according to EIID standards
Effectively communicate with management on all issues both within and outside the Unit as needed
Collaborate with Everest colleagues in the international office locations, as well as in the United States
To monitor and keep abreast of changes in underwriting, regulation and compliance
Professional Experience:
Good understanding of underwriting in the German insurance marketplace
In-depth knowledge and experience of Underwriting Cyber products
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Skills & Abilities
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 favourable 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.
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 behaviours. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviours. 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Colleague Behaviours define 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 behaviours across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
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Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Düsseldorf - Insurance
Additional Locations:
N/A