Senior Underwriter Power in London

About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Power Underwriter to join our Energy & Construction team in London. This is a newly created position offering the chance to shape the future of our Conventional Power portfolio and influence strategic decisions across a diverse range of technologies and markets.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the growth of our UK Conventional Power portfolio with wide multi-national remit
• Collaborate with global experts to deliver innovative solutions
• Play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy and building on an existing portfolio

You’ll report to the UK Head of Energy & Power and work closely with the Global Head of Energy & Construction. This position is based in our London office with a hybrid schedule giving you flexibility to work remotely two days per week.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing team with big ambitions in Energy & Construction
• Work on high-impact projects that shape the energy market
• Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity

Our Energy & Construction division launched in 2022 and is already recognised for its unique market proposition. We focus on four core classes: Downstream Energy, Conventional Power, Renewable Energy, and Construction, offering diverse solutions and building a strong foundation for long-term success.

Role Purpose:

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the UK Head of Energy & Power in delivering the strategic direction and performance of a growing portfolio.
• Develop the account in line with Everest Insurance appetite, controls, underwriting strategy and guidelines, with a clear focus on sustainable underwriting results and delivery of internal plans.
• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with key brokers, clients and stakeholders; represent Everest at internal and external meetings as required.
• Underwrite and price Conventional Power risks, including all forms of distribution, assessing risk quality and determining acceptability in line with delegated authority.
• Prepare quotations and formal proposals for new and renewal business; bind risks within your authority and respond to broker and stakeholder enquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Participate in underwriting peer review, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and aligned to Everest Insurance standards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of divisional pricing, accumulation and related systems.
• Play an active role in the marketing plan and relationship strategy with brokers and customers, aligned to the business plan objectives.
• Collaborate across underwriting teams and with Claims, Risk Engineering/Loss Control, Finance and other functions to deliver joined‑up outcomes.
• Share market intelligence on the Conventional Power sector - competitor activity, technology developments and emerging opportunities.
• Operate with internal controls and meet regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

Skills & Abilities:

• Conventional Power underwriting or broking experience in the international marketplace.
• Ability to stay organised and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Sound risk evaluation - assessing opportunities and making informed decisions that support positive outcomes.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making skills, applying balanced analysis to complex information.
• Proactive and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Up‑to‑date market knowledge, including competitor profiles and products.
• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking - able to identify opportunities and risks through analysis of current and future trends; comfortable working with the “big picture” and the detail.
• Confident in compliance: knowledgeable about internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Analytical skills - able to gather, interpret and synthesise data to support clear recommendations.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development.

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 behaviours.

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviours. 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 Behaviours 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 behaviours across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.