Surety Underwriter

Overview

In this role you will help grow Everest’s profitable Surety portfolio while upholding underwriting standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to assess risks, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain client and broker relationships across Europe. You will participate in underwriting reviews, contribute to procedures and systems, and support Everest’s mission to protect clients and drive sustainable value. You will engage with brokers and customers, representing Everest in meetings and promoting a strong market presence. This is a practitioner-focused opportunity for someone who combines solid technical underwriting with relationship-building and compliance discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a profitable Surety account in line with LOB plans
• Underwrite in accordance with Everest underwriting standards and authorities; refer risks exceeding authority
• Represent Everest to brokers and customers in meetings and visits
• Develop and maintain client and broker relationships and build new ones aligned with management objectives
• Coordinate with Claims Manager and Head of International Surety on claims issues and participate in reviews
• Contribute to analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures
• Participate in underwriting peer reviews and improve management information systems, rating models, and service standards
• Enhance Everest Surety’s profile among brokers and customers in the European market

Key requirements

• Previous experience in an Underwriting / Credit role with solid technical knowledge of Surety and/or banking
• Judgement / decision making skills with logic and objectivity
• Risk taking with calculated risk strategies and favourable outcomes
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Compliance with internal and external controls
• Solid market and product knowledge; understanding competitor profiles and products
• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders

• Relationship building
• Negotiation
• Compliance
• Surety underwriting
• Credit risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance

…