Title: AVP or Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property / Toronto Company: Everest Insurance Company Of Canada Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: 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. Everest Canada is building a dynamic Commercial Property team. We are seeking an experienced and technical Senior Underwriter with a passion for the industry to join our Commercial Property Unit in Canada. Working alongside the national underwriting team you will see accounts from all over Canada. In this role you will report to the Head of Commercial Property at Everest Canada in Toronto. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to be working out of the Toronto office. Responsibilities: Marketing to producers to secure new and renewal business. Reviewing of submissions, terms and conditions, statement of values, loss history and catastrophic modeling and conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company Guidelines and underwriting authority granted. Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory and others internally that support our businesses. Determining quote or declination of risk. Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models. Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate. Actively cross-sell afforded products and services. Supporting service standards in delivery of commercial property products and services. Working effectively with other integral members of your team. Mentoring junior underwriting members of the team. Active participation, leading and involvement in special projects as assigned by senior management. Actively work on innovative solutions for clients/broking partners to differentiate Everest Canada’s offering to the industry. Participating, organizing, and leading industry conferences, panels, seminars to promote the Everest Commercial Property brand in the marketplace. Qualifications: Minimum 3-7 years of extensive underwriting experience in Commercial Property. Experience underwriting Medium to Large Complex Risks. In-depth underwriting expertise as it relates to solutions for Large multinational clients. Wide variety of occupancies including but not limited to manufacturing, heavy manufacturing and forestry clients Independent operator with the ability to be an open-minded team player with a willingness to actively listen to comprehend unique circumstances that require practical and unique solutions to complex issues. Robust insured and broker interaction with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts to effectively promote offered products. Bachelor’s Degree with advanced education and / or professional designations including but not limited to CIP, FCIP, CRM preferred. Engineering degree and qualification is a plus. A person that demonstrates high integrity and embodies the cultural values of Everest. Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and / or deal administrators as part of their overall responsibility. Outstanding comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Bilingual (English/ French) Skills are an asset. Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) #LI-RS1 #LI-Hybrid 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.
