Aviation Underwriter
Posted 30+ Days Ago
Title:
Aviation Underwriter
Company:
Everest Insurance (Ireland) France
Job Category:
Underwriting
Job Description:
It’s an exciting time for Everest! As we continue on 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 US, Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and now Australia. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focus on creating long term value through Underwriting excellence, strong risk and Capital Management, and an innovative culture.
This is a new position which will focus on establishing and growing Everest’s Aerospace portfolio in Paris. The role holder will actively participate to the development and execution of our Aerospace insurance business in Paris which will include driving the achievement of our objectives for profitability, growth, service excellence, and producer relations.
Role Purpose:
To participate to the expansion of the Aviation Aerospace book of accounts, in line with company plans whilst maintaining a focus on bottom line underwriting profit and delivery of Everest internal plans.
To refer risks as appropriate that exceed prescribed underwriting authority.
To assist in developing a marketing plan with the Underwriting team, whilst maintaining and expanding existing broker relationships, and developing new relationships where this is consistent with the objectives set in the Business Plan.
To represent Everest Insurance International at meetings in the Everest office and during visits to brokers and other customers as required.
To monitor and keep abreast of changes in underwriting, regulation and compliance.
To liaise with the Claims Manager on claims related issues and participate in account and portfolio reviews.
To assist in expanding the current product range to allow Everest to compete with the market leaders in the sector including products
To assist in the preparation of the business plan, statistics and documentation as required.
To contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures.
Key Accountabilities:
To participate in the quarterly underwriting peer review process.
To assist in the improvement of the Company’s management information systems, rating models, underwriting manuals, service standards, marketing materials, website and risk management and claims functions.
To assist with the completion and review of strategic underwriting guidelines & pricing models.
Underwrite in compliance with Everest prescribed underwriting standards
Our ideal candidate – Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Aerospace insurance expert, with extensive experience in a similar role; handling a reliable, structured and profitable book of accounts
Demonstrated ability to generate profitable new business and proven record of delivering meaningful underwriting profit
Credible senior underwriter with leadership and relationships building skills
Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with peers
Technically strong with the ability to inspire confidence at both client and regulatory level
Results driven, with the energy and determination to succeed in a changing environment.
Able to think strategically and be able to translate thinking into tangible plans to drive the business to achieve agreed goals.
Experience in large, complex account management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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.
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:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Paris, France
Additional Locations:
N/A