Senior Underwriter I, Reinsurance

Title: Senior Underwriter I, Reinsurance

Company: Everest Reinsurance Company (Ireland), Dac (Zurich Branch)

Job Category: Underwriting

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support reinsurance underwriters across Europe on all aspects of assessing, rating, and processing new and renewal business.
• Analyze reinsurance submissions from clients and accurately input relevant data into systems.
• Calculate and book premiums in underwriting systems, issue policy documentation, and manage processing of endorsements.
• Support risk evaluation and pricing through data analysis, modeling, and risk rating tools.
• Assist with maintaining and building relationships with clients and brokers, providing exceptional service and ensuring clear communication.
• Monitor market trends and developments to align underwriting strategies with emerging risks and opportunities.
• Assist with portfolio analysis and reporting to ensure alignment with organizational risk appetite and performance targets.
• Participate in internal training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and regional regulations.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor\’s Degree, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in the European or international reinsurance or insurance industry.
• Prior experience of 3-4 years in underwriting (preferably insurance or reinsurance) is strongly preferred, though experience in claims or brokerage is also acceptable.
• Completion of relevant industry certifications (e.g., CPCU, CII, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Fluent in English; proficiency in German and/or other European languages is a strong asset.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and learn from feedback.
• Familiarity with reinsurance principles, regulatory environments, and market dynamics in Europe is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working with technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ambition to progress within the organization, with a desire to take on increasingly complex underwriting responsibilities.

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: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Our Colleague Behaviors: 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: Part time

Primary Location: Zurich, Switzerland

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