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About the Role

Everest Reinsurance Company is seeking a Director/AVP Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter for its International Reinsurance Division in Warren, New Jersey. This role involves underwriting and managing a diversified portfolio of proportional and non-proportional reinsurance treaties for clients in the Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, management experience, a global perspective, and enthusiasm for international travel. Fluency in French or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

Underwriting and managing excess of loss and proportional treaty accounts within defined underwriting authority, ensuring alignment with Everest’s risk appetite
Making sound underwriting decisions, demonstrating appropriate underwriting skills and judgment to achieve targeted profitability objectives
Identifying and securing profitable new business opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region
Defining and executing market and underwriting strategies
Managing and mentoring junior team members
Utilizing all internal underwriting, pricing and cat modeling tools
Building and managing strong relationships with ceding companies and reinsurance brokers, providing exceptional levels of service
Leading marketing trips to the Middle East and Africa, representing and promoting Everest at client and broker meetings and industry conferences/events
Maintaining an understanding of key markets in the Middle East and Africa as well as current issues/trends affecting the insurance and reinsurance industries
Adhering to internal and external compliance guidelines and maintaining proper file documentation
Interacting and collaborating with all functional areas of the company including corporate underwriting, actuarial, claims, accounting, and contract wording
Providing management support to the Head of Middle East and Africa Treaty

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience working as a reinsurance treaty underwriter of non-life business lines
Strong computer skills; adept at using Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel skills
Ability to develop proficiency with the company specific electronic filing and various processing systems to analyze, document and manage business
Ability to stay organized and effectively prioritize tasks within a fast paced, team-oriented, and high intensity work environment

Skills

Very strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Management experience
Global perspective
Enthusiasm for international travel
Very strong analytical and technical skills including the ability to interpret catastrophe modeling and actuarial methodologies
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and negotiating skills
Fluency in French or Arabic would be ideal but not required
Advanced Excel skills

Location

Warren, New Jersey
New York City
Philadelphia

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular
Full time

Experience Level

AVP
Director
Minimum of 10 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in business, risk management, or a related field is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$177,000 - $215,000 annually

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
401k match
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.