Senior Underwriting Assistant

Title:

Senior Underwriting Assistant

Company:

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

Job Category:

Underwriting Operations

Job Description:

Reinsurance Underwriting Assistant I

Are you interested in a career in underwriting? This is a fantastic opportunity for smart, intuitive, inquisitive minds to join a leading global financial organization that is genuinely passionate about the development of our entry level employees and future leaders.  We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and kick-starting lifelong careers in a professional, exciting, and long-standing industry. 

For 50 years, Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad, international footprint and deep, long-term, profitable client relationships.  We have a reputation for underwriting excellence, and we focus on delivering responsive client service and customized solutions. We are ranked in the Top Ten Reinsurers worldwide. This is a huge financial services and risk management industry and Everest Re is a key player.

This open position provides hands-on learning with an opportunity to work alongside some of the best reinsurance professionals in the market within underwriting, actuarial, data analysis and claims.  

So, what is reinsurance? 

Essentially, it’s the insurance of insurance.   Our clients are insurance companies who need additional protection for the risks they assume.  But this additional protection is not for the standard car, home, and pet coverage you might think of when you hear the word ‘insurance’.  Here at Everest, we reinsure special, high- value or high-risk businesses and industries across different classes of insurance such as Aviation, Property, Engineering, Public and Employers’ Liability, Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice, Accident & Health, Contingency and Cyber…….

When the worst happens, a policyholder is reliant on their Insurer to help them recover and move forward. But what happens when a hurricane hits the USA, a major music festival is cancelled or a CEO’s ill-timed tweet plunges a company’s share price? Thematic events like this can result in huge losses for Insurers and that is where reinsurance comes in.   Reinsurers like Everest Re not only pay claims at the time of loss; more importantly, we provide business continuity.

What is the role of a Reinsurance Underwriter?

The job of the reinsurance underwriter is to assess and select risks.   The underwriter’s role is both technical and commercial as the underwriter must determine how much risk to assume and at what cost, what are best terms and conditions of coverage, as well as negotiate and sell the deal to our broker clients. 

The actuaries are crucial in helping us achieve a profitable portfolio through analysis of numerical data and trends and determining appropriate risk-adjusted prices.  Actuaries also work to determine how much we should “reserve” for current and future losses.   

Our claims executives evaluate claims to determine if coverage applies and what the final indemnity should be to adequately compensate for the loss, which is the ultimate purpose of insurance and reinsurance.

The successful candidate will report to the head of western Europe and assist the Underwriting team with the following.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Underwriting support and analysis work for the underwriting teams:
  • Trip preparation and trip follow up
  • Client management and market reviews
  • Reporting tasks
  • Internal communication with other departments (Accounting, Claims, IT, etc).
  • Desk research on specific topics
• Prepare and assist the underwriter on account renewals
  • Data preparation
  • Check of contractual documents
  • Analysis of treaties and portfolios
• Administration and compliance
  • Data entry and maintenance in the data and accounting systems.
• Assistance on specific projects management tasks.
• Assisting underwriters during the underwriting process, with also a chance to get a handle on the technical tools used to evaluate risk.  

• Entry of risk information and the maintenance of underwriting files
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate and up to date risk data on the underwriting systems.
• Producing management reports, supporting new business development, and marketing
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.
• Get a chance to participating in client visits  developing investigatory skills, and building relationships.

Beyond your day-to-day activities we will encourage you to network within the Insurance community and to support others through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives, Mentoring Programs and Charity Outreach Programs.  

Your profile

• Recent University graduate or a recognized insurance qualification.
• Right to work in Zurich
• Eligible candidates must be able to work out of the Zurich office, minimum 3 days a week.
• Enthusiastic and forward-looking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Technical, analytical and result oriented mind.
• Proficient and effective knowledge of MS-Office products, especially Excel.
• Languages: Fluent in English.  Strong skills in French and/or German.  Other European languages is an advantage.

Note: Eligible applicants should apply via Everest's career site with a resume in English.

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:

Zurich, Switzerland

Additional Locations: