Legacy Planning & Delivery Lead

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.

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 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 work streams across the Group.

• Coordinate all cross‑functional run‑off work streams 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 (Q , 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.

• 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.

The base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $320,000 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).

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…