Head of Everest Portfolio Solutions

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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.

This position will be based in our London office with a hybrid schedule that has the option of working two days remotely each week.

As part of Everest Global Markets, Everest Managing Agency is expanding its capabilities to deliver bespoke, data-driven portfolio solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and partners. The Head of Portfolio Solutions will lead the newly formed Portfolio Solutions team, driving strategic development, execution, and oversight of structured portfolio transactions across multiple lines of business.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary underwriting leader to establish and lead the Portfolio Solutions function. This role will be instrumental in shaping Everest’s approach to portfolio-based underwriting, with a focus on innovation, scalability, and profitability. The successful candidate will oversee the origination, structuring, and governance of portfolio solutions, while building a high-performing team and collaborating across the business to deliver impactful results.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Everest’s portfolio solutions strategy, including delegated authority, consortia and broker facilities.

• Build and manage a team of underwriters and analysts focused on portfolio transactions.

• Oversee underwriting frameworks, governance standards, and performance monitoring tools for portfolio solutions.

• Originate and negotiate complex structured deals in collaboration with brokers, coverholders, and clients.

• Partner with internal stakeholders (actuarial, exposure management, claims, legal, finance) to assess risk, pricing, and portfolio performance.

• Champion the use of data and analytics to drive underwriting decisions and portfolio optimization.

• Represent the Portfolio Solutions function in internal committees, governance forums, and external engagements.

• Monitor market developments and competitor activity to identify strategic opportunities and maintain Everest’s competitive edge.

Professional Experience & Skills:

Essential Experience

• Extensive underwriting experience in the Lloyd’s or company market, with a strong track record in delegated authority, treaty, or structured solutions.

• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with data-driven underwriting models.

• Proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and managing complex projects.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with Lloyd’s market processes, regulatory frameworks, and governance standards.

• Experience in building new functions or teams within an underwriting environment.

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. 

• 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. 

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