Casualty Treaty Underwriter

Everest; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance provider is seeking a Casualty Treaty Underwriter in London. This role involves underwriting Casualty and Professional Lines, developing client relationships, and collaborating with various departments. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting or progressing towards authority in Casualty and Professional Lines.
• Understanding of reinsurance contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and profitably underwrite Casualty and Professional Lines Treaty business.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients and brokers.
• Monitor account performance and assist with accumulation management.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal

Report Writing

Marketing

Education

Degree-level education

ACII qualification

Job description

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. Everest focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence, strong risk and capital management, and has strengths including extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people, and we offer dynamic training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Casualty Treaty Underwriter to contribute to the profitable development and maintenance of a high-profile Casualty & Professional Lines Treaty book for UK, London Market, and Global clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading team in the London Market, working with talented individuals and gaining exposure to large accounts in a lead capacity, enabling learning, networking, and development at Everest.

This position is based in our London office with a hybrid schedule allowing two remote workdays per week.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain, develop, and profitably underwrite a significant book of Casualty and Professional Lines Treaty business for Domestic, Lloyd’s, and Global clients.
2. Assess risk suitability considering cycle, exposure management, and profitability.
3. Build and strengthen relationships with clients and brokers.
4. Prospect, cultivate, and generate new business.
5. Collaborate with actuarial, contract wording, finance, legal, and claims departments.
6. Market Everest to reinsurance brokers and clients through calls, industry events, and conferences/seminars.
7. Organize and conduct underwriting audits for new and existing accounts.
8. Monitor account performance and assist with accumulation management.
9. Stay informed on current industry issues affecting Casualty and Professional Lines business.
10. Participate in annual planning and set departmental goals.
11. Mentor junior underwriters regarding company culture, performance, profitability, and underwriting techniques.
12. Demonstrate teamwork with colleagues in London and globally.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

1. Experience in underwriting or progressing towards authority in Casualty and Professional Lines in the London reinsurance market.
2. Understanding of reinsurance contract terms and conditions.
3. Strong marketing skills for relationship development.
4. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills.
5. Self-motivated, independent, with disciplined underwriting approach.
6. Organized, able to prioritize in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
7. Degree educated; ACII qualification is desirable.

Our Culture:

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection, helping clients and businesses thrive, fueling economies, and creating sustainable value. We pride ourselves on a unique, inclusive culture driven by shared values and behaviors, including Talent, Thoughtful risk-taking, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our colleagues uphold these values daily, fostering a respectful, innovative, and collaborative environment. Learn more about our culture here.

• Our Values: Talent, Risk Management, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• Our Colleague Behaviors: Respect everyone, Pursue better, Lead by example, Own outcomes, Win together.

All colleagues are accountable for supporting our values and behaviors in their interactions and community engagement.

Primary Location: London