Underwriter / Senior Underwriter- Excess Casualty- Atlanta
Underwriter / Senior Underwriter- Excess Casualty- Atlanta
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Title:
Underwriter / Senior Underwriter- Excess Casualty- AtlantaCompany:
Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:
UnderwritingJob Description:
Everest Group Ltd. (Everest) is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America Latin America the UK & Ireland Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities a strong balance sheet and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs mentoring opportunities flexible work arrangements and Colleague Resource Groups.
Everest Evolution is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest serving the dynamic and rapidly growing US E&S market. Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units with wholesale-exclusivity for various products.
About the Role:
Everest Evolution a member of the Everest Group Ltd. (Everest) is looking for an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter Excess Casualty to join our Atlanta office.
The ideal candidate will possess a background in underwriting and be committed to delivering outstanding service and underwriting results.
Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Responsibility for the profitable development of the Wholesale Excess Casualty portfolio.
- Execute strategy with a focus on the management of risk while driving business growth and achieving profit objectives.
- Maximizing business value through portfolio optimization operational efficiency and risk selection.
- Help creating a work environment that fosters teamwork innovation and cooperation.
- Finding ways to leverage technology within the Underwriting process to improve efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Accountability for the underwriting of an assigned book of business and accounts within the Excess lines of business in the South East region
- 3 years of experience in the insurance business with 3 years of experience in the Wholesale Excess Casualty space.
- Support the successful execution of the Wholesale Excess Casualty plan;adjusting strategies and actions to meet the needs of a changing marketplace;effectively preserve and enhance profitability through product development and enhancement; pricing discipline competitive analysis and the development of business-enhancing performance metrics and controls.
- Executing underwriting strategy and foster continuous improvement of guidelines and processes.
- Contribute to the delivery of all key metrics.
- Business development and execution of yearly business and budget planning.
- Provide insurance solutions & broader risk management support to clients most complex risks and challenges.
- Review insurance submissions and seek to provide terms.
- Properly assess and analyze clients background information.
- Participate in continuing education courses to remain knowledgeable and competitive in the industry.
- Use professional techniques and strategies to calculate the risk associated with client risk profile.
- Designate and prepare insurance proposals based upon informed judgment and market/litigation conditions.
- Organize external meetings with brokers and clients to build rapport with insureds and brokers and articulate/demonstrate the value and strength of the Everest Insurance organization.
- Organize internal meetings with specialists (loss control claims actuarial) to gain insight into unique circumstances.
- Excellent negotiation skills and strategies.
- Ability to multitask and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong computer skills and ability to use necessary proprietary software/tools.
- Confident in decision making and the ability to explain processes or choices as needed.
- Additional responsibilities as required by Wholesale Excess Casualty responsibilities.
Knowledge Skills & Competencies:
- Wholesale Excess Casualty expert with extensive Underwriting experience in the South East marketplace
- Bachelors college degree with 4 experience in the insurance industry
- Demonstrated ability to generate profitable new business and proven record of delivering meaningful underwriting profit.
- Proven people and skills team player
- Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with peers.
- Strong technical background problem solving analytical skills and ability to connect data analytics with strategic deliverables to drive underwriting strategy.
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment from an Everest office 3-2 model
- Word Excel PowerPoint exceptional interpersonal skills comfortable on phone and in-person meetings local and overnight travel.
- Able to provide exceptional customer services at all times.
- Able to work and contribute as part of a team.
- Able to adhere to uncompromised professional and ethical standards.
- Additional specific experience as required by specific Line Wholesale Excess Casualty
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What if I dont 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 doesnt 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. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.
- Our Valuesare 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 Behaviorsdefine 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:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Atlanta GAAdditional Locations:
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
