Senior Marine Treaty Underwriter - Zurich

Title:

Senior Marine Treaty Underwriter - Zurich / London Company:

Everest Reinsurance Company (Ireland), Dac (Zurich Branch)
Job Category:

Underwriting

Job 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.

Location:

Zurich or London | Hybrid The Opportunity Whether you’re currently underwriting Marine Treaty, broking within Marine reinsurance, or working across Marine insurance and considering a move into reinsurance, this is an opportunity to step into a role with real scope, visibility and impact.

At Everest, you’ll join a lean, high-performing, globally connected team, where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your contribution directly shapes portfolio growth and strategy.

Working closely with our Zurich-based Marine team, you will play a central role in managing an established portfolio while identifying and developing new opportunities across Europe and the wider international market.

You’ll be working across a diverse and technically interesting portfolio including:

Cargo, Hull and Liability Energy (Upstream, Downstream, Renewables)
Both proportional and excess of loss business

This role offers end-to-end exposure — from client engagement and deal origination through to pricing, portfolio oversight and strategic input.

What You’ll Be Doing Underwriting and growing a profitable Marine & Energy treaty portfolio

Helping define and execute market and underwriting strategies

Building and maintaining strong broker and client relationships across international markets

Identifying and securing new business opportunities

Partnering with actuarial and analytics teams to ensure robust pricing approaches

Supporting portfolio monitoring, accumulation management and exposure oversight

Representing Everest in the market at client meetings, broker engagements and industry events

Collaborating across a global network, including teams in Zurich, London, New Jersey and beyond

Who This Role Will Suit We’re interested in connecting with individuals from a range of Marine backgrounds, including:

Marine Treaty Underwriters looking for a broader, more strategic role Marine Reinsurance Brokers seeking to transition into underwriting

Marine Insurance professionals who are looking to move into the reinsurance space

What You’ll Bring Experience working within Marine & Energy insurance or reinsurance markets

Strong understanding of international Marine business and market dynamics

Ability to build credibility and relationships with brokers and clients

Commercial mindset with strong analytical and pricing awarenessA collaborative approach and confidence working across global, cross-functional teams

Strong communication and negotiation skillsA proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, suited to a lean and entrepreneurial environment

Why Everest?

Join a high-performing global Marine platform with strong market reputation

Be part of a growing, well-invested business with real momentum

Work in a lean team where you can influence strategy and decision-making

Collaborate with experienced colleagues across an international network

Build a long-term career in an environment that values impact, agility and expertise

What 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.

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