Senior Fine Art & Specie Underwriter

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Everest Advisors (UK), Ltd.

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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It’s an exciting time for Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“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 reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for over 50 years through subsidiaries in Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained discipline and focused on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. The most critical asset in our organization is our people.

At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development opportunities, including:

• Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement
• Mentoring opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Talent development initiatives
• Networking groups

Everest is a growth company with over $16 Billion of Gross Written Premium, offering Property, Casualty, and specialty products through its subsidiaries worldwide. Everest has a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service, and customized solutions. Our insurance arm leverages global resources and financial strength to tailor policies to individual needs.

Our financial strength is reflected in ratings of: A+, A+, and A1. We are known for diversified income streams, strong underwriting performance, reduced volatility, and strong cash flow. We pride ourselves on being nimble, entrepreneurial, and responsive.

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

Role Purpose:

We seek a dynamic Senior Fine Art & Specie Underwriter to join our London Market Syndicate and Company team. This role involves expanding our account in line with syndicate and company plans, ensuring underwriting profitability, and developing our product range, especially in the Umbrella and Excess markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Assist in expanding the Fine Art & Specie account.
• Develop new products to enhance competitiveness.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to execute marketing plans.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to business plans, statistics, and documentation.
• Stay updated on underwriting, regulation, and compliance changes.

Client Engagement:

• Represent Everest at meetings with brokers, producers, and coverholders.
• Maintain and expand broker relationships, and develop new ones aligned with business objectives.

Risk Management:

• Refer risks exceeding underwriting authority.
• Liaise with Claims Manager on claims-related issues.

Operational Excellence:

• Participate in account and portfolio reviews.
• Review underwriting practices and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

Underwriting Strategy:

• Formulate and execute underwriting strategies in the London marketplace with the Head of Fine Art & Specie.
• Underwrite in compliance with Lloyd’s and Everest standards.

Product Development:

• Improve rating models, underwriting manuals, and marketing materials.
• Develop growth strategies and coordinate underwriting across Everest offices.

Market Analysis:

• Participate in peer reviews.
• Review underwriting guidelines and pricing models.

Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Support business travel to achieve objectives.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Technical expertise in Fine Art & Specie underwriting or broking in the London Market.
• Strategic thinking and market insight.
• Decision-making, risk management, and compliance knowledge.
• Relationship building 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. Our culture is inclusive, driven by shared values and behaviors including talent, risk-taking, execution, humility, leadership, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our colleague behaviors include respecting everyone, pursuing better, leading by example, owning outcomes, and winning together. All colleagues are expected to uphold these values and behaviors in their interactions and community engagements.

Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: London

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