Head of Marine, Italy

Everest Insurance (Ireland) Italy Branch

Job Description :

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our most critical asset is our people.

At Everest, we are committed to the development of our employees, offering dynamic training and professional development opportunities to help set and achieve career goals.

Everest is a growth company with $14 billion in gross written premiums, offering property, casualty, and specialty products through subsidiaries worldwide. We are a global leader in reinsurance, known for underwriting excellence, responsive service, and customized solutions.

Our insurance arm leverages global resources and financial strength to tailor policies to meet individual customer needs. Our financial ratings include A+ (A. M. Best), A+ (S&P Global), and A1 (Moody’s Investor Service). We pride ourselves on being nimble, entrepreneurial, and responsive, with diversified income streams and strong underwriting performance.

While currently focused on European and Asian markets, we see significant growth opportunities and plan to expand into new regions.

Team Overview :

Marine will be a key part of Everest's expansion in Italy. The Head of Marine will report directly to the Branch Manager and will manage underwriters and develop the team as the business grows.

Role Purpose :

• The Head of Marine will be responsible for growth and profitability of the Marine line of business, developing relationships with local brokers and providing Marine solutions to corporate clients.

Key Accountabilities :

• Build and expand broker relationships and other distribution channels, developing new partnerships in line with the Business Plan.
• Expand the product range to compete with market leaders.
• Develop business through new ideas and leveraging Everest resources to grow and maintain a profitable Marine portfolio.
• Procure business from Italian market brokers, both existing and new.
• Coordinate with the Claims Manager on claims issues and participate in account reviews.
• Participate in underwriting peer reviews and contribute to underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Review and improve underwriting practices, procedures, and management information systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation according to Everest standards.
• Communicate effectively with management and external stakeholders.
• Promote Everest Italy through articles, conferences, and representing the company as a speaker or panelist.
• Collaborate with colleagues in international offices and the US.
• Monitor changes in underwriting, regulation, and compliance.

Professional Experience :

• Deep understanding of the Marine insurance market in Italy.
• Extensive experience in underwriting Marine products.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
• Law, Insurance, or Business School certification.

Skills & Abilities :

• Strategic thinking to analyze trends and identify opportunities and threats.
• Judgment and decision-making skills, using logic and objectivity.