Everest Re Group

AVP Underwriter-Primary Casualty

Everest Re Group$152K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field; insurance designations are a plus.
  • 7+ years of wholesale casualty underwriting experience.
  • Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile segments.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional analytical and presentation abilities.
  • Proven relationship-building and coaching skills.
  • Ability to assess risk exposures and natural hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Primary Casualty business.
  • Implement a growth plan for the region and build brand awareness for Everest.
  • Underwrite new and renewal accounts per department standards.
  • Adhere to established underwriting guidelines and processes.
  • Build and maintain a diverse and profitable book of business.
  • Cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
  • Collaborate effectively with various business teams including Actuarial and Claims.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401k match and retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
Title:
AVP Underwriter-Primary Casualty

Company:
Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:
Underwriting

About the Role:

As an AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Primary Casualty Team in Atlanta, GA, you'll work in a hybrid capacity- spending three days in the office and two days remotely.

Your Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
  • Help develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Primary Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within your designated underwriting territory.
  • Assist in implementing a growth plan for your region and help build brand awareness for Everest.
  • Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
  • Adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
  • Build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business.
  • Cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
  • Develop and manage pricing and risk selection standards that align with strategic goals and financial targets.
  • Collaborate effectively with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
  • Stay informed about competitor strategies and the broader insurance marketplace.


What You Bring:
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
  • 7+ years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with the ability to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio.
  • Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile segments.
  • A self-motivated, independent approach while maintaining underwriting discipline.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent relationship-building and coaching abilities.
  • A keen ability to assess risk-inherent exposures and natural hazards.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.


Your Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
  • Exceptional relationship-building across business functions.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
  • Excellent sales and negotiation capabilities.


The base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $ 225,000 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 don't 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 doesn't 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.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Atlanta, GA

Additional Locations:

About Everest Re Group

Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company that operates through subsidiaries that provide reinsurance and insurance products. The company offers property, casualty, and specialty products to insurance companies in the United States and internationally. Everest Re Group has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Liberty Corner, New Jersey.
Learn more about Everest Re Group
Size
1,475 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$514.1 million
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$9.5 billion

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