Senior Underwriter Energy & Construction

Everest Re Group,; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Energy & Construction to manage a book of business with a focus on growth in the Power and Renewables sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate energy and/or construction insurance and established broker relationships. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Rotterdam or Dusseldorf, with opportunities to drive strategic development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an underwriter, broker, or equivalent in large corporate energy and/or construction sectors.
• Recognized client and broker relationships at peer level.
• Fluency in English required, knowledge of German and/or Dutch ideal.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and co-manage assigned book of business.
• Maintain and develop relationships with brokers and clients.
• Support the execution of the Energy & Construction plan.

Skills

Experience in energy and/or construction insurance

Established broker relationships

Fluent in English

Knowledge of German or Dutch

Job description

Job Title: Senior Underwriter Energy & Construction

Company: Everest Insurance (Ireland) Netherlands

Job Category: Underwriting

About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Our goal is to deliver best-in-class service to our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and co-managing an assigned book of business, with a focus on growth and strategic development. Your initial concentration will be on Power, Renewables, and Midstream Energy, with the opportunity to expand into Construction (EAR/CAR) as the portfolio evolves.

The role can be located either in Rotterdam or Dusseldorf, where you will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 remotely.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with brokers and clients throughout Northern Europe (Benelux, the Nordic countries and Germany).
• Keep abreast of technological developments in your customers' segments, as well as relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively support the successful execution of the Energy & Construction plan by contributing to the delivery of the branch and global P&L on all key metrics.
• Promote and enhance both underwriting and operational excellence in collaboration with regional and global colleagues, including senior management.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in the large corporate/international energy and/or construction insurance sector as an underwriter, broker or equivalent.
• Well established in the market with recognized client and broker relationships at peer level.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing, for the day-to-day execution of the role. Knowledge of German and/or Dutch as additional languages ideal.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

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.

• 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. Inclusion and Belonging.
• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Everest is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.