At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the growth of a profitable General Aviation portfolio and shape underwriting strategy.
- Company: Join Everest Advisors, a global leader in risk management with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant autonomy and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a pivotal growth phase and influence the future of aviation underwriting.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in General Aviation underwriting and strategic mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
Shape the future of General Aviation underwriting at Everest! Everest Insurance is continuing its strategic build‑out of the Aviation platform, and this is a rare opportunity to join the Aviation team at a pivotal stage of growth. We are looking for a Senior General Aviation Underwriter to play a leading role in expanding a high‑potential portfolio within a business that combines entrepreneurial agility with global strength.
This is more than a pure underwriting role; it is a chance to influence strategy, shape underwriting appetite, and build a market‑leading presence in the London Market.
Why Everest Aviation?
- A focused, growth‑oriented platform with strong backing and appetite for innovation
- Access to global distribution and reinsurance capabilities, enabling complex and bespoke solutions
- A collaborative underwriting culture across classes, supporting cross‑class insight and portfolio optimisation
- Clear ambition to become a leading London Market player, measured by underwriting discipline and sustainable ROE
Within General Aviation, you will have the opportunity to build and scale a portfolio with genuine ownership, supported by a business that values underwriting excellence over volume.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Underwriter, you will take ownership of the profitable growth and development of the General Aviation portfolio, contributing directly to Everest’s wider aviation strategy. You will operate with significant autonomy, while influencing the direction of the class and helping position Everest as a go‑to market for brokers and clients in the GA space.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, grow and actively manage a profitable, sustainable portfolio
- Define and implement underwriting appetite, strategy and guidelines
- Analyse portfolio performance and refine approach to optimise returns
- Collaborate across underwriting classes to deliver best‑in‑class solutions
- Support the development of reinsurance strategy
- Represent Everest in the London and international markets, building strong broker relationships
- Ensure adherence to governance standards across aggregation and reporting
- Play a key role in building and developing a high‑performing GA team
- Work closely with Claims, Reserving, Distribution and Ceded Re to deliver a fully aligned underwriting approach
What We’re Looking For
- Strong General Aviation underwriting experience within the London Market (Lloyd’s or Company Market)
- Proven ability to build or materially contribute to a profitable underwriting portfolio
- Commercially astute, with a strong grasp of pricing, risk selection and portfolio management
- Credibility with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans
- A collaborative approach and ability to leverage global resources across a platform
- High levels of drive, ownership and accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Why This Role Stands Out
This role will particularly appeal to individuals who are:
- Looking to step into a broader, more strategic underwriting position
- Motivated by the opportunity to build something and have visible impact
- Interested in joining a business where underwriting discipline and growth are genuinely aligned
- Currently in a role where portfolio ownership or flexibility is limited, and looking for greater influence
Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: London
Senior General Aviation Underwriter in London employer: Everest
At Everest Advisors, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the insurance sector, particularly within the dynamic London Market. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and strategic thinking, providing employees with significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape their own portfolios. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on underwriting excellence, we offer a unique environment where your contributions directly impact our growth and success.
