Title:

Legacy Planning & Delivery Lead

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Operations

Job 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.

Our Legacy Business

Join a team where dynamic thinkers turn complexity into opportunity. You will work at the crossroads of strategy, analytics, and execution – tackling some of the most challenging and high‑impact problems in the insurance industry. Here, your ability to navigate multiple disciplines isn’t just valued – it’s essential.

The $5 billion Legacy business at Everest requires active, forward‑looking discipline focused on resolving legacy liabilities and unlocking capital for the company’s future growth. You’ll play a direct role in reducing volatility, strengthening market credibility, and accelerating strategic value creation across the Group. Our environment challenges you to think fast, adapt quickly, and approach complex legacy portfolios with fresh ideas and data‑driven insights. You’ll work closely with claims, actuarial, finance, reinsurance, technology, and operations – building a uniquely broad and influential skill-set.

Position Summary

The Legacy Planning & Delivery Lead will drive alignment and execution of the run-off strategy; implementing discipline, speed, and collaboration across a highly complex multi-country wind-down. Reporting to the CEO of Legacy Operations, you will play a crucial role – bringing coherence, cadence, and full accountability to all cross‑functional run‑off workstreams across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate all cross-functional run-off workstreams and work with cross-functional stakeholders across the Group to deliver tangible results.  

Lead special projects including internal deep dives, thematic investigations, and claim accelerations

Develop and implement governance policies, procedures, and systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the Legacy business

Act as the central integrator across Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, Technology and TMO, coordinating with leaders to drive cadence, visibility, governance, and execution

Support transaction work with brokers, legal, and data; assemble deal materials

Be the organizational radar, spotting issues before they reach the P&L

Drive internal communication and education initiatives around run-off

Maintain the run-off calendar (QBR, AvE cycles, claim governance, capital reviews, GEM, Board reporting)

Provide objectivity and transparency on status of initiatives and effectively communicate to senior leadership.

Delve into the details of a problem as needed to provide structure and direction to the team and get work back on track

Develop and nurture strong partnerships with executive leadership and provide internal consulting and advisory support

Interface with outward reinsurance partners as needed

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree, MBA or Master’s degree from a top institution

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the P&C insurance or reinsurance industry

Proven experience operating within the insurance run-off sector

Structured and logical thinker; able to drive projects and initiatives forward

Excellent skills in storytelling with PowerPoint presentations and supporting analysis for a C-Suite audience

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

Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across cross-functional, matrixed teams

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The base salary range for this position is $265,000 - $330,000 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, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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