AVP Underwriter-Primary/Excess Casualty

Everest Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Everest Group, a global risk management leader, is seeking an AVP Underwriter in Atlanta, GA, for the Wholesale Primary/Excess Casualty team. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and two remote days.

You will develop a profitable book for General Liability and Commercial Automobile, underwrite new and renewal accounts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of wholesale casualty underwriting experience, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Proven ability to build and manage profitable portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop a profitable E&S Primary/Excess Casualty book within designated territory.
• Underwrite select new and renewal accounts per department standards.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
• Build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business.
• Cultivate relationships with wholesale brokers.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, and IT teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Coaching abilities

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job 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 EvolutionTM:**Everest EvolutionTM, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest EvolutionTM 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).