Title:
AVP Program UnderwriterCompany:
Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:
UnderwritingJob Description:
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.
We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble entrepreneurial and responsive. Our culture is innovative; we empower our employees to make business decisions within our risk framework at a local level.
At Everest we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them including:
Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement
Mentoring opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Talent development initiatives
Networking groups
Job Summary
The Everest Underwriting Partners division of Everest Global Wholesale & Specialty a member of the Everest Group is looking for an Assistant Vice President of Programs to join our team.
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of insurance programs within the organization including executing on targeted combined ratio rate change and other KPIs. You will drive strategy for program development oversee partner underwriting teams ensure compliance with underwriting and corporate governance standards and foster effective communication across departments.
Your focus will be on overseeing Programs in the Property and/or Package Line of Business. You will work closely with the Vice President Programs and collaborate with multiple functional areas including Actuarial Claims Risk Engineering Operations Finance Information Technology and Premium Auditto ensure all facets of the program administrator are executing as expected.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Drive underwriting profitability through effective management of program partners ensuring disciplined execution of program strategy.
Ensure full compliance with all underwriting guidelines authority grants and underwriting strategy through direct interaction and collaboration with all program partners on both a transactional and portfolio basis. This would include but not be limited to: handling referrals; ensuring the proper governance provisions are in place through the audit process; liaising with Legal Product Development Corporate Underwriting and Actuarial to deliver suitable policy forms and endorsements and the proper tools to best analyze individual risk and portfolio characteristics; identify existing and potential program portfolio risks actively track and report out on the exposure.
Responsible for identifying areas for growth in delegated authority and digital distribution by continuing to build and foster new and existing partner relationships.
Function as a subject matter expert to conduct training of Program Administrator partners based upon audit feedback and referral reviews.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
10 years of relevant experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry. Package and/or Property underwriting experience preferred.
Bachelors degree or greater.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional oral and written communication with the ability to concisely provide executive summaries to management.
Strong problem-solving analytical skills with an intellectual curiosity to drive data analytics and make appropriate conclusions on results.
Well-organized with relentless attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines across a variety of stakeholders to meet targets and deliverable dates.
Team oriented and ability to collaborate effectively with peers.
Demonstrated bias for action with a high sense of urgency strong work ethic and drive for results.
Experience with corporate governance and controls management including processes and systems.
Experience with a wide variety of assignments around operational workflow including systems is an asset.
Some travel including overnight or extended trips.
The base salary range for this position is $150000 - $210000 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).
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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.
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:
Hartford CT New York NY Philadelphia PAEverest 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
At Everest, we underwrite opportunity for all stakeholders with protection and peace of mind in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.