Business Development Manager, Italy, Metropolitan City Of Milan Bardi

Business Development Manager, Italy, Metropolitan City Of Milan
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

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Business Development Manager, Italy, Metropolitan City of Milan Client: Location: Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ce4e7c698ce1

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Posted: 02. 03. 2025

Expiry Date: 16. 04. 2025

Job Description: Description Although we are currently in the European and Asia market, we see great opportunity to expand our markets.

We are planning to grow the Everest International division and build a local presence in many more regions.

To support this, we are currently looking for a Business Development Manager in Italy.

This role will be a regulated Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) under the Irish financial services regulatory regime and the successful candidate will require prior approval from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to hold the position as well as being able to meet the ongoing Fitness & Probity requirements set by the CBI.

The establishment of our Branch in Italy is subject to regulatory approval.

Role Purpose: The primary purpose of this role is to lead in the development and execution of the Everest International Insurance strategy in Italy.

Key Accountabilities: Strategic Establish, execute and maintain a strategic plan, in line with Everest International objectives in collaboration with Everest's group objectives.

Maintain a focus on building and strengthening Everest's relationships with brokers and clients, including representing Everest at various industry conferences and events.

Assess the suitability of risks giving consideration to cycle management, exposure management and above all profitability.

Build and manage a team focused on underwriting, which will enhance the delivery of the strategic goals.

P&L accountability for the country.

Align, empower, and influence others through ideas and encouragement and insight.

Provide insurance solutions & broader risk management support to clients' most complex risks and challenges.

Develop a business and marketing plan, building brand and product awareness through broker market aligned with our Continental Europe strategy.

Encourage a culture that promotes fair customer outcomes embedded and demonstrated at all levels within the Company where appropriate and representing the branch at the Product Oversight Group.

Operational Provide management and oversight of Italy Operations working closely with the Head of Southern Europe.

Direct and oversee the underwriting activities for Italy.

Ensure all Underwriters and claims handlers operate within their delegated authorities.

Primary point for all peer reviews for the Branch.

Effective management of expenses to maintain Everest's competitive advantage.

Provision of an annual underwriting year budgeting and forecast.

Monitor, report, and comment on underwriting results against Country plan / budget / forecast.

Carry out periodic underwriting audits as necessary to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and controls in place to meet all regulatory and corporate governance requirements affecting the Branch and Parent, whether internal or external.

Ensure that the underwriting governance and risk and control frameworks operate effectively and appraise the CUO regularly of all relevant underwriting management matters.

Undertake regular reviews of risks written in the portfolio to ensure adherence with risk appetite, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements, and follow up on any actions and/or escalate any risk events as required.

Human Resources Build a best-in-class team for Italy business which can deliver strategic goals outlined above or by executive management.

Performance evaluation and management of direct reports.

Evaluation of staff training needs.

Remuneration recommendations.

Keep leadership and the HR department apprised of any HR issues that arise within the office, including any disciplinary actions that may be necessary.

Skills & Abilities Strong presence and ability to challenge effectively at all levels.

Able to manage multiple competing priorities.

Exceptional oral and written communication, with the ability to provide concise executive summaries to senior management.

Highly collaborative and able to work effectively across the organisation as well as with external stakeholders.

Ability to challenge constructively.

Ability to adapt and embrace change, solutions driven.

Tenacity and decisiveness, with the courage to take risks.

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates respect for the opinions of others.

Proven experience in leading, managing and developing underwriting talent.

Professional qualifications and experience: A degree educated professional, preferably incl.

underwriting specific qualifications.

Significant experience leading an Underwriting Function within an insurance institution, with proven experience managing teams across different locations.

Demonstrable experience in progressive commercial underwriting in the international marketplace.

Extensive knowledge and experience in managing profitable portfolios.

Ideally currently holding a PCF role in an insurance company or highly experienced CF level and able to meet the regulatory requirements of the CBI Fitness & Probity requirements.

Deep experience in European regulatory environments and managing relationships with regulatory bodies.

High Proficiency in written and verbal English.

Strategic Outcome expected from the position: To assist in positioning Everest as a respected and profitable insurer in the Italian market by ensuring that the Italy Branch is at the forefront of that success.

Leadership Mandate: As a senior officer of Everest, to always visibly represent and support the Company's position, both internally and externally, acting in collaboration with the Everest Europe leadership team.

Competencies: As a leader in the organisation, this role must champion the Everest Insurance Culture:

Collaboration: Open and transparent communication with customers and colleagues.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Through a welcoming and open environment that values all individuals.

Thoughtful Assumption of Risk: Supporting the Everest goal of carefully writing profitable business by ensuring data quality, prompt and accurate feedback to Underwriters, and operational control throughout the enterprise.

Execution: Delivering outstanding support to the organisation through strong day-to-day business operations, effective project management, and careful oversight of vendors.

Humility: Caring and respectful approach to service colleagues, customers, and the community.

Leadership: By example, every day.

The Everest Core Values are the foundation upon which we conduct our work and ourselves both internally with our colleagues and externally with clients/customers.

The Company's success and that of our employees begins with these values.

All employees are expected to support and exhibit these values in their interactions with others and through their day-to-day responsibilities.

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 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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.

Type:

Agency Consultant

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Milan, Italy

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