Head of P&C Facultative Portfolio Solutions

Company:Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.Job Category:UnderwritingJob Description: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.Build what’s nextEverest is entering a pivotal stage in the evolution of its global facultative platform and this is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in that journey.We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded leader to join our London Facultative team as Head of Portfolio Solutions. Facultative portfolio solutions is a strategic pilar of our global facultative organization and this is an opportunity to manage and grow our MGA and facultative facilities book within the UK, as well as Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.This is not a replacement role, and it is not a “build from scratch.” Rather, it’s a unique opportunity to build upon an already strong foundation in Property Facultative, with strong backing from senior leadership and clear ambition to establish a market-leading Property & Casualty portfolio solutions capability alongside an already successful individual risk P&C facultative business.The OpportunityThe Facultative team in London is a core part of Everest’s global growth strategy. Under established leadership, the business has built a strong foundation in both the individual risk and facultative program space.The next phase is to expand our program business into a more structured, scalable model, with a dedicated focus on:MGA management & Facultative FacilitiesPortfolio solutions / unique, hybrid structuresPortfolio underwritingScalable, repeatable capacity deploymentThis role will lead that evolution combining portfolio thinking, underwriting leadership, and market engagement to drive the next chapter of growth. You will be a key part of our longer-term leadership planning, offering the opportunity to grow alongside the business and play a significant role in its future direction. A high visibility role with direct engagement with senior leadership and global stakeholders.What you’ll be doingLead and shape the portfolio solutions strategy, including oversight of performance, growth, and underwriting disciplineBuild and develop a high-performing, inclusive team, creating structure, clarity, and momentum within the functionUnderwrite and manage a UK and EMEA regional portfolio of business within agreed appetite and guidelinesPartner closely with global leadership to align on strategy, portfolio management, and underwriting approachDevelop and strengthen relationships with brokers and key market stakeholders across the London and EMEA MarketIdentify, structure, and deliver new portfolio / hybrid opportunitiesHelp define and evolve Everest’s underwriting appetite, product offering, and market positioningRepresent Everest externally, enhancing brand presence and building long-term trading relationshipsCollaborate across underwriting, actuarial, claims, legal and other functions to deliver a One Everest approachEnsure strong governance, oversight, and adherence to risk and regulatory frameworksWhat we’re looking forWe’re keen to speak with individuals who bring a combination of:Experience in individual risk and/or portfolio/treaty reinsurance underwriting, structured or hybrid reinsurance solutions (e.g. facilities, programs, treaty-adjacent environments, or facultative with portfolio exposure)A leadership mindset, with the ability to build, influence and develop teams and operating modelsStrong London Market presence and relationships, particularly across the broker communityA commercial, strategic approach to underwriting and business developmentThe ability to operate at pace, navigate complexity, and contribute to building something newA background in property underwriting at the insurance or reinsurance level is beneficial given the focus of the portfolioWhy Everest?A unique opportunity to build and shape a key part of Everest’s global facultative strategyA business with strong foundations and clear ambition for growthFlexibility in scope, seniority and structure to attract the right individualA collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are valued and impact is realWhat if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.Our CultureAt 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.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. 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 Behaviors 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 behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.Type:RegularTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:LondonAdditional Locations:Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr