AVP, Underwriting Operations
AVP, Underwriting Operations
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$ 152000 - 214000
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Job Description
Title:
AVP Underwriting OperationsCompany:
Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:
OperationsJob Description:
Everest Insurance is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Underwriting Services Team as theAVP Head of Customer Delivery Everest Evolution. This role will oversee four geographically dispersed teams supporting our Everest Evolution Wholesale businesses and serve as a key liaison between Underwriting and North America Operations. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across business units technology and operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role that blends operational execution with strategic influence supporting both our operating model and technology driven changes as well as the broader goals of the Evolution underwriting units.
The preferred candidate will be located in Atlanta Warren NJ Chicago or New York City.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Team & Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage 4 teams (30 members) across multiple U.S. locations supporting Evolution Underwriters.
- Oversee our responses to internal audits inclusive of root cause problem solving when applicable.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and engagement.
- Recruit train and mentor talent while empowering the extended leadership team.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Act as the primary liaison between Evolution Underwriting units and the broader North America Operations team (including Data & Analytics).
- Provide strategic support to senior leadership in Underwriting and Operations on operational and technology implications of major initiatives.
- Coordinate project management efforts for cross-functional initiatives supporting Underwriting product leaders and broader business goals.
- Own and/or contribute to a variety of business specific initiatives including broker data management strategy; product management and filings; and overseeing alignment to Corporate Underwriting guidelines.
Performance & Change Management
- Deliver on operational metrics and customer experience goals through proactive monitoring and problem-solving.
- Lead change management efforts to support adoption of new tools workflows and strategic initiatives.
- Break down silos and leverage best practices across teams to drive operational sustainability.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent business experience required.
- Minimum 10 years of (re)insurance experience with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in leadership in the Wholesale/Excess and Surplus Lines space
- Proven experience in operating model transformation and change management.
- Strong background in project management and cross-functional delivery.
- Experience working in matrixed and virtual team environments is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on key performance indicators.
Knowledge Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and execution capabilities.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engaged teams and manage through change
- Strong data-driven analysis planning and problem-solving mindset.
- Passion for process improvement and leveraging technology to drive change for business improvement
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving environments.
- High sense of ownership urgency execution and accountability.
For NJ Only:The base salary range for this position is $152000 - $214000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education experience qualifications and work location.
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:
Warren NJAdditional 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:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
