Careers the Alterra Way

Vision

Alterra Capital is a global enterprise dedicated to providing diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance products. Our success is measured by the superiority of our services, reputation and financial results.

Values

• We attract and retain the highest quality talent
• Our people reflect exceptional business acumen, strong work ethic and the ability to work in teams
• Ethical standards and customer service are paramount
• We prioritize Alterra first, individual business units second
• Underwriting teams focus on profits – not volume
• Pricing mechanisms reflect collaboration between actuaries and underwriters
• Expense efficiency is imperative

Diversity

At Alterra, we strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the highest quality talent, providing us with the expertise and commitment to ensure best-in-class service for our clients and the flexibility to respond to market changes. We empower our employees to do their jobs without bureaucracy.

We recognize the value of diversity and foster an inclusive work environment, ensuring that all our employees, no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, age, religious affiliation or nationality, feel that they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Key attributes for a successful career on the Alterra Team

Business acumen

• Understand Alterra’s global business objectives
• Contribute to and protect Alterra’s financial results
• Demonstrate professionalism in all that we do
• Foster Alterra’s external relationships - clients, vendors and others
• Adopt an enterprise viewpoint on opportunities and assets

Work ethic

• Prioritize Alterra first, individual business unit second
• Work hard and with a sense of urgency
• Be honest and ethical
• Have a positive attitude

Teamwork

• Communicate up/down/sideways
• Appreciate the value of teamwork
• Develop those with whom we work
• Earn the trust of others at Alterra

Learning & Development

Alterra recognizes that its workforce consists of many individuals, each with unique characteristics, capabilities and aspirations. We aim to hire the best people, and are committed to investing time and resources to encourage their personal growth, assisting them to build the core competencies they need to perform their job functions effectively. Identifying realistic career goals, while providing education and mentoring, allows us to provide our employees with opportunities for advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Alterra strives to provide its employees with competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with jurisdictional practices.
• Our compensation philosophy is “Pay for Performance”.

Global Career Opportunities

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