Senior Underwriter - Energy in Westminster

We're looking for a Senior Energy Underwriter to join our Energy & Construction team in London. This is a newly created position offering the chance to shape the future of our Downstream and Midstream Oil & Gas portfolio and influence strategic decisions across a diverse range of technologies and markets.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the growth of our Oil & Gas 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 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

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 Oil & Gas 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 strong internal controls and meet regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Downstream and Midstream Oil & Gas 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.

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.