AVP Underwriter-Primary/Excess Casualty

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. Title: AVP Underwriter-Primary Casualty Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Atlanta, GA Job Description As an AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Primary Casualty Team in Atlanta, GA, you will work in a hybrid capacity—spending three days in the office and two days remotely. Your focus will be on building 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 while supporting growth initiatives and maintaining brand awareness for Everest. Your Role & Responsibilities 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. Compensation & Benefits 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, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Equal Opportunity Employer 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr Everest