Sr. Underwriting Assistant - Contingent

Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. 

The Everest Hybrid Solutions, a member of the Everest Group, Ltd. is looking for a Senior Underwriting Assistant to join our Toronto Reinsurance  office.

The Senior Underwriting Assistant will be a team player within the Hybrid Solutions department working closely with the Underwriters. The Senior Underwriting Assistant will perform tasks that directly supports the team.  These front-end activities performed will aid in the life cycle of the renewal and new opportunities available.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Handle internal processing of Everest Hybrid business, including setting up EZFLOW files and coding into UWS systems.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with Hybrid clients including follow up with clients on monthly bordereau submissions due to Everest and verification of data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist Underwriting team, discussing with MGA clients and actuarial modelling team to secure & review per location data to get into our Catapult system.
• Work with underwriting team on new and renewal opportunities and information and data requirements according to current underwriting approach and philosophy in a service-oriented environment.
• Seek to gain a full understanding of Everest corporate underwriting philosophies, Hybrid business authority and guidelines.
• Follow up on any outstanding file documentation as required.
• Aid in completing Monthly Reports.
• Special projects, including assistance with Marketing events, and other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Minimum one to three years of progressive commercial underwriting experience.
• Enrolled and working towards completion of CIP (Charter Insurance Professional) designation.
• Experience in underwriting administration and support.
• Experience in the following lines of business:
• Commercial Property and Inland Marine.
• General Liability including Products Liability.
• Excess and/or Umbrella Liability.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong oral and written communication, analytical and computer skills.
• Experience with SharePoint system.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with insurance accounting and dealing with accounts discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain excellent relations with clients and provide superior service.
• Team oriented and ability to work effectively with peers.
• Strong prioritization skills to meet daily demand and deadlines to meet all service requirements.

• 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.   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.