Description:
The SVP, Legacy Liability Portfolio Manager will build and influence Everest’s portfolio-level liability strategy on the run-off portfolio to accelerate closure, improve earnings and reduce volatility. Reporting to the CEO of Legacy Operations, you will play a crucial role in driving targeted initiatives and a run-off focused claims lens to the Group in collaboration with centralized claim, operations and reinsurance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply extensive knowledge and experience managing run-off liabilities and the potential levers available for desired outcomes
- Work with Claims leaders to set portfolio priorities and coordinate targeted initiatives with internal or external resources; closely align with the reserving team on performance board and AvE tracking; work with external firms as needed on deep dive reviews
- Identify pockets for accelerated closure and drive targeted settlement initiatives.
- Work with vendor management team to devise creative solutions with external providers on run-off claims and make recommendations for any alternative solutions to optimize LAE
- Coordinate and lead policy buybacks, structured settlements, commutations and other ruin-off specific initiatives
- Coordinate external legal or claim reviews on targeted portions of the portfolio
- Monitor all watch list claims on the run-off book and provide regular updates to all relevant stakeholders
- Explore technology solutions in collaboration with the technology team that could be applied specifically to run-off claims and support driving implementation
- Ensure claim authority matrix and escalation compliance on the run-off portfolio
- Liaise with Longtail Re on ADC compliance and any liability specific inquiries
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA or Master’s degree from a top institution
- A minimum of 20 years of experience in the P&C insurance or reinsurance industry in claims, underwriting portfolio management, or both
- Global Insurance/Reinsurance industry experience a plus
- Extensive experience operating within the insurance run-off sector, including managing legacy portfolios, understanding long‑tail liability dynamics, navigating regulatory and capital requirements, and applying tools such as commutations, policy buybacks, structured settlements, and reinsurance optimization to accelerate resolution and enhance economic outcomes
- Proficient at applying data analytics to drive portfolio decisions
- Clear, effective and engaging communicator, both verbal and written
- Creative problem solver and critical thinker who can adapt quickly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills with a proven track record of collaborating across cross-functional, matrixed organizations