Senior Vice President, Head of Everest Underwriting Partners

Title:

Senior Vice President, Head of Everest Underwriting Partners

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job 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.

Position Summary

The Head of Everest Underwriting Partners is responsible for the strategic leadership, profitable growth, and overall performance of Everest's delegated authority business, representing more than $500 million in gross written premium. This executive serves as the business leader for the portfolio and is accountable for underwriting performance, portfolio management, distribution strategy, partner engagement, governance, operational effectiveness, and financial results.

Leading a team of underwriting, program management, and operational professionals, this individual will develop and execute a long-term strategy that drives sustainable growth while maintaining disciplined underwriting, strong governance, and superior risk-adjusted returns. The role requires a market-facing leader capable of building and strengthening strategic relationships with Program Administrators, Managing General Agents (MGAs), Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), brokers, reinsurers, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise across delegated authority and program business, a broad understanding of Property & Casualty insurance products, and a demonstrated track record of leading large-scale insurance operations with significant P&L accountability. This leader will partner closely with colleagues across Wholesale & Specialty, Operations, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Legal, Compliance, and Technology to advance Everest's strategic objectives and deliver superior outcomes for clients, partners, and shareholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Management

• Establish and execute the strategic vision for Everest Underwriting Partners, aligned with the broader objectives of Everest Insurance and Global Wholesale & Specialty.

• Drive profitable growth through disciplined portfolio management, strategic capital deployment, and effective cycle management.

• Lead the development and execution of annual and multi-year business plans, including production, retention, profitability, and operational performance objectives.

• Identify emerging market opportunities, distribution trends, and partnership opportunities to expand Everest's delegated authority platform.

• Serve as a key member of the Wholesale & Specialty leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide strategic planning and decision making.

Portfolio Strategy & Underwriting Management

• Define underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio objectives, and growth priorities across all Programs business.

• Ensure consistent underwriting discipline and governance across programs and delegated authority arrangements.

• Direct evaluation and approval of new program opportunities, including assessment of leadership teams, underwriting capabilities, operational controls, and financial performance.

• Partner closely with actuarial, reinsurance, and underwriting leadership to assess portfolio performance, pricing adequacy, loss trends, and emerging risks.

• Lead decisions regarding program expansion, remediation, restructuring, or termination based on strategic and financial performance.

MGA/MGU & Distribution Leadership

• Serve as the executive sponsor for Everest's most strategic delegated authority relationships.

• Develop and execute partnership strategies that enhance distribution capabilities and support long-term profitable growth.

• Lead negotiations related to program agreements, binding authorities, compensation structures, and partnership frameworks.

• Maintain strong relationships with senior executives across key MGA, MGU, Program Administrator, broker, and distribution partner organizations.

• Represent Everest externally as a market leader within the delegated authority and program insurance community.

Portfolio Analytics & Financial Performance

• Maintain overall accountability for portfolio profitability, growth, expense management, and return on capital.

• Establish and mo