Posted:
2/11/2026, 3:35:32 AM
Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Title:
Reinsurance Senior UnderwriterCompany:
Everest Reinsurance Company (Canada)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.
About the Role:
As a Senior Underwriter on Everest Reinsurance Company’s Canada Facultative Reinsurance team, you will be responsible for underwriting a diverse portfolio of facultative reinsurance risks across the Canadian market. You will support the company’s strategic growth objectives while maintaining strong underwriting discipline and targeted profitability.
In this role, you will evaluate complex ceded risks, structure tailored reinsurance solutions, and act as a trusted partner to ceding companies and reinsurance brokers. You will apply sound judgment, deep technical expertise, and strong market insight to deliver high‑quality underwriting decisions and contribute to effective portfolio management.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across underwriting, actuarial, claims, catastrophe modeling, finance, and contract wording to ensure consistent risk selection, pricing accuracy, and operational excellence. Your ability to balance analytical rigor with relationship management will be essential as you help strengthen Everest’s position as a leading facultative reinsurance partner in the Canadian market.
A strong commitment to compliance, documentation standards, and service excellence will be central to your success in this role.
Responsibilities:
Making sound underwriting decisions, demonstrating appropriate underwriting skills and judgment that will achieve targeted profitability objectives
Utilizing all internal underwriting, pricing and cat modeling tools
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with ceding companies and reinsurance brokers, and providing exceptional level of service
Adhering to internal and external compliance guidelines and maintaining proper file documentation
Interacting and collaborating with all functional areas of the company including corporate underwriting, actuarial, claims, accounting, and contract wording
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in business, insurance, or related field is preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Underwriter in the insurance/reinsurance industry with a property and/or casualty background
Very strong analytical and technical skills including the ability to interpret catastrophe modeling and actuarial methodologies
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and negotiating skills
Strong computer skills; adept at using Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel skills
Ability to develop proficiency with the company specific electronic filing and various processing systems to analyze, document and manage business
Ability to stay organized and effectively prioritize tasks within a fast paced, team-oriented, and high intensity work environment
The base salary range for this position is CAD$120,000 - CAD$160,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). This position is for an existing vacancy.
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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.
Our Culture
At 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. Click here to learn more about our culture.
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:
Toronto - Reinsurance CanadaAdditional Locations:
Website: https://www.everestglobal.com/
Headquarter Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1973
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Insurance ⋅ Property Insurance ⋅ Risk Management