Head of Construction

Everest; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance provider is seeking a Head of Construction to drive the strategic growth of their Construction portfolio. This role involves developing underwriting guidelines, collaborating with various teams, and fostering relationships with brokers and clients. Based in London, the position offers a hybrid work schedule with two remote days per week.

Benefits

Dynamic training and professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial and civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven relationship management with brokers and clients.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth of the EII Construction Portfolio.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering and Actuarial teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.

Skills

Senior global underwriting experience

Technical expertise in EAR and CAR

Knowledge of construction classes

Relationship management

Leadership in change management

Strategic analysis

Risk-taking and negotiation skills

Job description

Title: Head of Construction

Company: Everest Advisors (UK), Ltd.

Job Category: Underwriting

Job Description:

Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) is experiencing an exciting phase of growth. As a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider with over 50 years of operation across Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, the US, and other territories, Everest offers extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. We are committed to our people, providing dynamic training and professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, mentoring, flexible work arrangements, talent initiatives, and networking groups.

With a gross written premium of $14 billion, Everest offers property, casualty, and specialty products worldwide. Our insurance arm leverages global resources and financial strength to tailor policies to our customers’ needs.

This role is ideally based in Paris, Madrid, or London, with other locations considered. We operate a hybrid schedule, allowing two remote days per week.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the International Head of Energy & Construction, you will drive the expansion and strategic development of our Construction portfolio internationally, focusing on underwriting profit and delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Lead the strategic growth of the EII Construction Portfolio, developing underwriting guidelines and identifying regional opportunities.
2. Foster collaboration between Everest Insurance International and North American Construction portfolios.
3. Work with Risk Engineering to develop risk assessment criteria.
4. Collaborate with Actuarial to develop pricing tools and monitor portfolio performance.
5. Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.
6. Coordinate activities with Claims, Loss Control, and Accounting departments.
7. Identify and implement process improvements.
8. Assist with E&C Reinsurance Treaty structuring and execution alongside the Head of Energy and Construction and Ceded Re.

Skills & Abilities:

You should have:

1. Senior global underwriting experience in industrial and civil infrastructure construction projects.
2. Technical expertise in EAR and CAR.
3. Knowledge of related construction classes such as Project Cargo, Liability, PI, and Surety.
4. Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations.
5. Proven relationship management with brokers, clients, and stakeholders.
6. Leadership in change management and fostering high-performing teams.
7. Risk-taking and negotiation skills.
8. Strategic analysis and big-picture thinking.
9. Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
10. Compliance with internal and external regulations.

Everest Values and Behaviours:

Our recruitment assesses candidates’ integrity, commitment, and alignment with our values: Talent, Risk Management, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Employees must comply with PRA/FCA SM&CR Conduct Rules, including acting with integrity, diligence, transparency, fairness, and delivering good outcomes for customers.

Our core behaviors include Respect Everyone, Pursue Better, Lead by Example, Own Our Outcomes, and Win Together. All staff are accountable for these behaviors, which are integral to performance evaluations.

Details:

Type: Regular, Full-time

Primary Location: London