Property and Casualty Underwriter – Reinsurance
Posted 30+ Days Ago
Title:
Property and Casualty Underwriter – Reinsurance
Company:
Everest Reinsurance Company (Ireland), dac (Zurich Branch)
Job Category:
Underwriting
Job Description:
It’s an exciting time for Everest! As we continue our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets.
Everest is a leading global insurance and reinsurance 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.
Role Overview
In this role, you will be part of the Everest Re Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe Team (Europe 2), which has a large geographical responsibility. You will be involved in the underwriting of different products across Property, Casualty and Motor lines of business with a focus on executing our strategy in these regions.
As a pivotal member of our team, you will play a vital role in driving the achievement of our objectives for profitability, growth, service excellence, and producer relations,
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Underwriting and pricing of Property, Casualty & Motor Treaty Reinsurance business in Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe.
Analysis of underwriting submission and reinsurance structures with the aim to develop solutions in collaboration with Underwriters, Brokers and Clients.
Developing and executing on a business plan together with the team.
Reviewing and administering existing and new contracts in line with the companies underwriting philosophy
Marketing of Everest Re in the respective countries including regular travel.
Assisting and planning of own work to help the company achieve its financial target and customer satisfaction.
Contributing to group projects in cross-functional and international teams.
Candidate Profile
Requirements:
Relevant University Degree or equivalent job experience.
Knowledge of the main classes of business in the region.
In-dept knowledge of short-tail classes of business will be an asset
Market knowledge and experience in the region would be a plus.
At least 5-7 years reinsurance background in claims, pricing and/or underwriting
Strong communicator and team player
Flexibility and open to change
Microsoft Office skills and the ability to understand and use in-house pricing tools
Proficiency in English and German. Other European languages a benefit.
Willingness to travel
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies we would require:
Active Listener and aspiration to further develop
Analytical thinking and problem solving attitude
Attention to detail and precisions
Fascination to look at things from different angles e.g technical, legal and social
Ability and willingness to learn and understand established systems and processes
Capabilities to be able to make thought through decisions under pressure
Passionate to learn new things and different cultures with a thinking outside of the box
Strong communication and interpersonal skill with emotional intelligence and empathy
Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with stakeholders
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. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Colleague Behaviors 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.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Zurich
Additional Locations:
N/A