Regional Manager, France & Benelux Actions

Title:

Regional Manager, France & Benelux Actions

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.

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Underwriter to join our Zürich treaty underwriting team. Reporting to the head of Western Europe, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive underwriting analysis of P&C reinsurance treaties, assessing complex risks, and providing clear, actionable recommendations to support business objectives.

• Interacting and collaborating with all functional areas of the company including actuarial, contract wording, finance, and claims department.

• Managing the entire underwriting process, from opportunity identification, data input, and risk analysis to deal conclusion, ensuring operational efficiency and accurate reporting.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers, ensuring their needs are met through proactive communication and exceptional service.

• Delivering high-quality service to clients and brokers, consistently representing Everest with professionalism and integrity.

• Contributing to business planning and projects, staying informed of market trends and innovations that impact reinsurance practice.

• Representing Everest at internal and external meetings, actively participating in discussions with brokers, clients, and other key stakeholders.

• Participating in business travel as required to support client relationships and foster business development.

Your profile

• University degree, primarily in the areas of Insurance: Economics, Business, Mathematics/Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, Natural Sciences.

• Right to work in Switzerland

• Minimum 5 years of experience in P&C reinsurance underwriting with a focus on Western European markets. 

• Experience with treaty pricing.

• Language skills: excellent command of English and French, good knowledge of German considered a strong plus.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute and grow.

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.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Zurich, Switzerland

Additional Locations: