AVP, Head of Energy Underwriting

Description

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Everest Canada is building a dynamic Energy and Construction team to provide market leading capacity and service across Underwriting, Claims and Risk Engineering. We are seeking an experienced and technical AVP - Head of Energy Underwriting to join our Energy and Construction Unit in Canada. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the industry, as it goes through a period of intense development and technological change. This will be an experienced leader in the industry who boasts sound technical skills reinforcing the team on its journey to be a leader in Energy and Construction. This individual will have the opportunity to grow and maintain the current business at Everest as well as tap the potential to build a team catering specifically to Energy business.

In this role you will report to the Head of Energy, Construction and Marine at Everest Canada in Toronto. This is a position with the requirement for the resource to be working out of the Toronto or Calgary location.

At Everest we hold ourselves accountable to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our people, our skills, and our ideas. We prioritize building a workforce that spans cultures, backgrounds, and experiences at every level. This is a priority we bring to life through the diverse representation of leaders and colleagues across Everest. We view this as a strength and believe that our work culture is significantly enhanced when diverse groups of people come together.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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 delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.

• Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.

• Supporting service standards in delivery of Energy and Construction 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 Energy and Construction brand in the marketplace.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of extensive underwriting experience in Energy and Power Property and Construction (Erection All Risk) Property.

• Experience underwriting Medium to Large Complex Risks (Operational and Project specific).

• In-depth underwriting expertise as it relates to solutions for

  Large Energy and Power clients with operations in North America.

  Construction managers, general contractors, and owners to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Construction accounts will be a plus.

  Ability to craft lead market solutions for clients/brokers in the Energy and Construction space.

• Independent operator with the ability lead a team when required. Individual will be an open-minded team player with a willingness to actively listen to and 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 FCIP, CPCU, IIA CRIS preferred (not required). Engineering degree and qualification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• 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, leadership, time-management and multi-tasking skills.

• Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary)

The base salary range for this position is CAD 150,000 - CAD 200,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). This position is a current vacancy.

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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 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

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