Company:

Everest Insurance Company Of Canada

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

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.

Everest Insurance Company of Canada

Job Summary

Everest Insurance Company of Canada is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Underwriter to join our growing Cyber insurance team. Reporting to the Head of Cyber, this role is responsible for the underwriting and production of new and renewal Cyber business, supporting Everest’s continued growth across Canada.

As a key member of the Cyber team, you will manage a profitable portfolio, build strong broker and client relationships, and deliver customized insurance solutions across a broad range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow, manage, and maintain a profitable portfolio of Cyber business, including Cyber Liability, Technology E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability.

• Develop, cultivate, and strengthen new and existing broker and customer relationships across Canada.

• Partner with brokers and clients to structure and deliver tailored insurance solutions.

• Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence, including:

  • Review and analysis of underwriting submissions and financial documentation
  • Assessment of third‑party vendor reports
  • Evaluation of market trends and individual risk characteristics

• Negotiate pricing, deal structure, and policy terms and contract language.

• Identify and source new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network.

• Collaborate closely with other Financial Lines segments, regional underwriting teams, and internal and external business partners.

• Deliver exceptional broker and customer service in line with industry‑leading standards.

• Ensure strong adherence to internal underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and file documentation standards.

• Work collaboratively with Underwriting, Claims, Operations, Marketing, and Head Office teams to achieve shared business objectives.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a College Diploma with relevant and applicable work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cyber insurance underwriting, broking, consulting, or related professional experience.
• Cybersecurity training, certifications, or professional designations are considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise summaries to senior management.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, assess risk, and draw sound conclusions.

• Detail‑oriented with strong underwriting judgment and documentation discipline.

• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Demonstrated bias for action, urgency, and a strong work ethic with a results‑driven approach.

• Solid understanding of Cyber insurance wordings, endorsements, and the Canadian Cyber market.

• Comfortable analyzing Cyber risk exposures across a variety of industries, including:

  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Marine
  • Industrials

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

The base salary range for this position is CAD 75,000 - CAD 120,000 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 a current 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.

• 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.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Toronto - Insurance Canada

Additional Locations:

Everest Canada. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com)