Title: AVP - Financial Lines Underwriting / Toronto Company: Everest Insurance Company Of Canada Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: Everest Insurance Company of Canada is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Company in the position of Senior Underwriter or AVP, Financial Institutions. As a key member of the Financial Lines team, reporting to the Head of Financial Lines, you will be accountable for all facets of renewal and new business production for Everest’s growing insurance group. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Growing and managing a portfolio of profitable business focused on providing Financial Institutions coverage (IMI, D&O, E&O, ancillary lines) Developing and cultivating new and existing broker and customer relationships nationally. Working with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions. Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of underwriting documents, third party vendor reports, current trends and individual risk factors. Negotiate deal terms and contract language. Source new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network. Collaborating with other related financial lines segments along with regional colleagues and internal/external business associates. Provide exceptional broker and customer service pursuant to industry leading guidelines. Strong adherence to internal and external compliance as well as file documentation. Collaborate with underwriting, claims, operations, marketing, and home office to achieve collective team goals. Qualifications, Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or a College Diploma with applicable work experience. Minimum of 7-years of experience for AVP in Financial Institutions Underwriting or Broking. Minimum of 3-years for Senior Underwriter in Financial Institutions Underwriting or Broking. CFA and/or CPA considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Exceptional oral and written communication with the ability to concisely provide executive summaries to senior management. Strong problem-solving analytical skills, with an ability to drive data analytics and make appropriate conclusions on results. Team oriented and ability to work effectively with peers. Demonstrated bias for action with a high sense of urgency, strong work ethic and drive for results. Comfortable with analyzing Financial Institutions exposures across multiple types of FI’s (Banks, PE, Asset Managers, Insurance Carriers, Fin-Tech). A strong individual as well as a team player, capable of building effective internal and external relationships through appealing personal skills. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RS1 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. Click here 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. 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. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Toronto - Insurance Canada Additional Locations: Everest Canada. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.
