AVP Underwriter-Primary/Excess Casualty

Title:AVP Underwriter-Primary/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:As an AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Primary/Excess 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 and Excess 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).#LI-Hybrid#LI-AS1What 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.Our CultureAt 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 U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com)SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GAType: Full time