Senior Underwriter E&C

Title:
Senior Underwriter E&CCompany:
Everest International Reinsurance, Ltd.
(Australia)Job Category:
Underwriting
Everest Group, Ltd.
(Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management.
Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture.
Our most critical asset is our people.
We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees.
We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.Role Purpose:
The profitable development of the Energy and Construction (E&C) portfolio in the Pacific, in line with plans and underwriting strategy, while considering expansion opportunities into other Technical segments, such as Mining, in the future.Working with colleagues across the Property line to drive expansion and profitable growth in technical lines and higher hazard general property segments (e.g., Primary timber/Forest Products, Pulp & Paper, Molten metals, Power Transmission & Distribution, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, rail and logistics).Working with the Pacific leadership team and other Line of Business heads to drive expansion and profitable growth across the region, including our cross-line approach.Lead and/or support role in coaching and developing the team(s), creating a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, and cooperation in line with the Everest culture.Supporting the International Head of Energy and Construction in the development, marketing, relationship management (both client and broker) of our growing book across Everest Insurance International.Roles & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Accountability and support the strategic direction, oversight, and performance of the Pacific Region E&C Portfolio.Support the successful execution of the Energy and Construction plan; adjusting strategies and actions to meet the needs of a changing marketplace; effectively preserve and enhance profitability through product development and enhancement; pricing discipline, risk mitigation & transfer solutions, competitive analysis, and the development of business-enhancing performance metrics and controls.Enhancing guidelines, policy terms & conditions, and executing underwriting strategy.Support the success of the branch E&C P&L and delivery of all key metrics.To produce, develop, underwrite and manage a portfolio of E&C business (and hard-to-place business in conjunction with broader property team), including underwriting & pricing, wording development, broker and client relationships, and ensuring that all business is serviced effectively.Bind business in accordance with respective authority levels, and act as a referral point as required.Support the business development and execution of yearly business and budget planning.Provide insurance solutions & broader risk management support to clients' most complex risks and challenges.Developing a business and marketing plan, building brand and product awareness through the broker market.Expanding and enhancing the current product range to allow Everest to compete with the market leaders in the sector.Working as one team (Underwriting, Risk Engineering, and Claims) to target business, including cross-line initiatives, to build the Everest brand and trusted partner status.Effective communication with management on all issues both within and outside the Unit as needed.Interacts and coordinates activities with other departments (e.g., Claims, Loss Control, and Accounting).Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at the syndicate.Participate in calls or work outside of standard hours when necessary to support cross-regional operations.Perform any other duties as required to support the business objectives.Professional Experiences:
Underwriting expert with extensive Underwriting experience in Energy and Construction across the Australia & New Zealand marketplace.Strong market-facing skills and developing broker and client relationships.Demonstrated ability to generate new business and proven record of delivering meaningful underwriting profit.Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with peers and management.Strong technical background, problem-solving analytical skills, and ability to connect data analytics with strategic deliverables to drive underwriting strategy.Knowledge of pricing including experience rating, composite rating, large risk, and loss rating.Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills.Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Strategic skills - determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.
Comprehends the big picture.Judgement/decision-making skills - ability to use logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making.Risk-taking - ability to take calculated risks with favorable 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.Leadership skills - ability to lead self and provide clear vision and strategy.Staff development - continue to learn and develop as an E&C subject matter expert.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.
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.#LI-JW1#LI-HybridType:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Melbourne, AustraliaAdditional Locations:
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