Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Senior Underwriter Wholesale Excess CasualtyCompany:
Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:
UnderwritingJob Description:
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.
About Everest Evolution:
Everest Evolution the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units with wholesale exclusivity for various products.
About the Role:
We are seeking a driven and experienced underwriter with a strong background in Wholesale E&S Casualty to help grow a profitable portfolio and deliver exceptional this role you will contribute to strategic growth initiatives manage key wholesale broker relationships and support Everest Evolutions continued expansion in the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a profitable book of middle to largemarket E&S Excess Casualty business including General Liability and Commercial Automobile within an assigned underwriting territory.
Support regional growth strategies and contribute to brand awareness efforts for Everest Evolution.
Underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines authority levels and referral processes.
Maintain underwriting discipline while balancing profitability growth and service excellence.
Cultivate maintain and expand strong relationships with appointed wholesale brokerage partners.
Partner with leadership to evaluate pricing risk selection and portfolio performance to ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
Collaborate closely with Actuarial Claims Loss Control Operations Finance and IT teams to support underwriting and service outcomes.
Monitor market trends competitor activity and industry developments to inform underwriting decisions and strategy.
What You Bring:
Bachelors degree in business insurance or a related field (insurance designations preferred).
3 years of Wholesale E&S Casualty underwriting experience with demonstrated success supporting portfolio profitability and growth.
Solid expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound underwriting judgment and discipline.
Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
Proven relationshipbuilding and influencing skills with brokers and internal partners.
Strong analytical ability to evaluate risk exposures pricing adequacy and portfolio performance.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
Knowledge Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional relationshipbuilding skills across internal teams and external partners.
Strong analytical and criticalthinking abilities.
Effective sales negotiation and influence capabilities.
Resultsoriented mindset with a focus on longterm portfolio performance.
The base salary range for this position is $100000 - $16000 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.
- 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:
Chicago IL - South RiversideAdditional 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
About Company
At Everest, we underwrite opportunity for all stakeholders with protection and peace of mind in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.
