Head of Property, Pacific

Title:
Head of Property, Pacific

Company:
Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.

Job Category:
Underwriting

**Job Description**:
It’s an exciting time for Everest As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets.

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture.

Role Purpose:

- Responsibility for the profitable development of the Pacific Property portfolio.
- Set and execute strategic direction across the Pacific region with a focus on the management of risk whilst driving business growth and achieving profit objectives.
- Driving transformational change and strategic focus by maximising business value through portfolio optimisation, operational efficiency and risk selection.
- Building, leading, coaching and developing a Property team, creating a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation and cooperation in line with Everest cultural values.
- Supporting broader business growth in the pacific region as a senior leader of the regional team.
- Finding ways to leverage technology within the Underwriting process to improve efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

- Accountability for the strategic direction, oversight and performance of the Pacific region’s Property Portfolio.
- Responsible for successful execution of the Property plan; adjusting strategies and actions to meet the needs of a changing marketplace; effectively preserve and enhance profitability through product development and enhancement; pricing discipline, competitive analysis and the development of business-enhancing performance metrics and controls.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team of Underwriters, ensure that team performance meets or exceeds corporate standards, with a focus on providing a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders. Formulating guidelines and executing underwriting strategy, including underwriting accounts during the build phase.
- Overall responsibility for the branch Property P&L and delivery of all key metrics.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of business, including underwriting & pricing, wording development, broker and client relationships and ensuring that all business is serviced effectively.
- Primary point for all peer reviews for the department.
- Business development and execution of yearly business and budget planning, in conjunction with the Head of the Pacific Region and other stakeholders.
- Provide insurance solutions & broader risk management support to clients most complex risks and challenges.
- Developing a business and marketing plan, building brand and product awareness through broker market.
- Expanding and enhancing the current product range to allow Everest to compete with the market leaders in the sector.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and controls that are in place to meet all regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
- Active engagement with the regional leadership team, Line of Business Product Head, and other stakeholder within International and Group.
- Align, empower, and influence others through ideas, encouragement and insight, while promoting Everest core values.

Professional experience & skills:

- Property expert with extensive Underwriting experience in the Australia & New Zealand marketplace.
- Demonstrated ability to generate profitable new business and proven record of delivering meaningful underwriting profit.
- Credible leader with proven people management, team building and leadership skills.
- Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with peers.
- Strong technical background, problem solving analytical skills, and ability to connect data analytics with strategic deliverables to drive underwriting strategy.

Competencies:
The role holder will be required to embrace the Everest Core Values: Collaboration, Thoughtful Assumption Of Risk, Execution, Humility and Leadership.

The Everest Core Values are the foundation upon which we (a) conduct our work, and (b) conduct ourselves both internally with our colleagues, and externally with clients/customers.

The Company's success and that of our employees begins with these values. All employees are expected to support and exhibit these values in their interactions with others and through their day-to-day responsibilities.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Additional Locations:
Sydney, Australia