Senior Underwriter I, Insurance

Title:

Senior Underwriter I, Insurance

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people.

Everest Insurance is looking for a Senior Underwriter I to join our Midwest Region’s Commercial Casualty team. This position will be hybrid based in Chicago.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Utilizing authority to underwrite and price business for the commercial casualty team.

• Establishing and maintaining broker relationships in the Midwest with a concentration on primary casualty business.

• Assisting in development and execution of business strategy necessary to drive submission flow and binding of profitable business.

• Working collaboratively with home office, marketing & distribution, actuary, claims, loss control, premium audit, and legal in an effort to develop and maintain a profitable portfolio of primary casualty insurance placements.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• College degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience underwriting Primary Casualty insurance.

• CPCU, CRIS, ARM or other insurance certifications are a plus

• Should have experience and/or expertise in working with a broad array of program structures – everything from guaranteed cost to large deductibles.

• Existing relationships with Midwest brokers handling primary casualty business and/or direct client relationships required.

• Possess strong presentation, communication, and business development skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• Demonstrated ability to generate profitable new business

• Strong relationship management skills

• Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills

• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, team-oriented, working environment

• Customer-oriented approach

For IL Only: The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 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.

 

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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. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

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