South Regional Manager, Private Company

Title:

South Regional Manager, Private Company

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

About Everest:  
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.  

Job Summary: The South Regional Manager will assist the private company division within Everest Insurance. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of strategies to grow the private company portfolio between SME business, complex risk and PE related portfolio company risks. This role will involve managing underwriting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The South Regional Manager will report to and work closely with the Head of Private Company to drive profitability and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Help manage the private company division, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Mentor and develop staff, providing leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborate with the Head of Financial Lines & Specialty, and the Head of Private company to develop and execute the private company insurance strategy.
  • Identify market trends and opportunities to expand the private company insurance portfolio.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of initiatives.
• Underwriting and Risk Management:
  • Oversee the underwriting process, ensuring adherence to risk appetite and tolerance levels.
  • Implement robust risk management frameworks and practices to mitigate potential losses.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Streamline processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
  • Utilize technology and data analytics to improve decision-making and operational performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
  • Communicate strategies and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in P&C insurance, with a focus on private company insurance.
• Proven track record of leadership and management.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.