Head of Everest Underwriting Partners

FHLB Des Moines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Head of Everest Underwriting Partners, overseeing the delegated authority portfolio with over $500M GWP. The role leads underwriting strategy, governance, and distribution, collaborating with program administrators, MGAs/MGUs, brokers, and reinsurers to deliver profitable growth and strong risk-adjusted returns.

The executive will steer a multi-disciplinary team, align with Wholesale & Specialty, and drive capital deployment, performance reporting, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in P&C Insurance in North America.
• 15+ years of experience in delegated authority distribution channel.
• Deep knowledge of core P&C products (property, casualty, liability, specialty).
• Extensive experience managing and driving the P&L for an insurance business.
• Proven ability to develop and manage Sales and Distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Define underwriting strategy, risk appetite, and growth priorities across all Programs business.
• Ensure governance across programs and delegated authority arrangements.
• Lead evaluation and approval of new program opportunities and leadership teams.
• Partner with actuarial, reinsurance, and underwriting leadership on portfolio performance and risk.
• Drive partnerships with Program Administrators, MGAs, MGUs and distribution partners.

Skills

P&C Insurance NA

Delegated authority experience

P&L management

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Job description

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 monitor key performance indicators to assess underwriting, operational, and financial performance.
• Oversee portfolio analytics, accumulation management, catastrophe exposure monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Present portfolio strategy, performance trends, and business results to executive leadership, governance committees, and reinsurance stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting capabilities, and portfolio transparency.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a robust governance framework supporting all delegated underwriting relationships.
• Oversee underwriting audits, operational reviews, compliance assessments, and partner governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, regulatory, contractual, and internal governance requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit teams to manage regulatory obligations and remediate identified issues.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of bordereaux management, underwriting controls, and delegated authority performance standards.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Operations and Technology leaders to enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness across the business.
• Champion innovation through the use of data, analytics, and technology-enabled underwriting capabilities.
• Drive operational excellence by improving workflows, reporting processes, and portfolio management capabilities.
• Support modernization initiatives that improve underwriting quality, partner experience, and business performance.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse, high-performing team focused on accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
• Partner with business and functional leaders across Everest to drive enterprise alignment and business performance.
• Champion the principles of One Everest, promoting collaboration across regions, products, and functions to maximize customer value and shareholder returns.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in P&C Insurance in North America
• 15+ years of experience in delegated authority distribution channel
• In-depth knowledge of core P&C Insurance products, including property, casualty, liability and specialty lines
• Extensive experience managing and driving the P&L for an Insurance business
• Proven ability to develop and manage Sales and Distribution channels, adjusting strategies and actions to meet the needs of a changing marketplace
• Extensive experience engaging with Program Administrators, MGA’s and MGU’s
• Ability to develop and execute a strategy across multiple lines and disciplines, assessing options for growth and operational efficiency
• Proven track record of excellent leadership and team building skills to foster a high performance culture
• Has a sound understanding of US insurance market and can work across multiple regions and segments to scale solutions
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with proven experience leading diverse, high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead and get work done collaborating with others
• Oversee the development and management of all aspects of underwriting strategy, aligning with the overall Everest Insurance strategic plan, and translating the strategy into clear underwriting guidelines and limits of authority
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time, as needed

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $310,000 - $400,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

Benefits

All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k match
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

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.

Our Culture

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.

Our Values

• Talent.
• Thoughtful assumption of risk.
• Execution.
• Efficiency.
• Humility.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Inclusion and Belonging.

Colleague Behaviors

Our Colleague Behaviors define 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.

Job Type and Location

Type: Regular Time

Type: Full time

Primary Location: New York, NY

Additional Locations: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Philadelphia, PA, Warren, NJ

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 [e-mail].

What you should know

At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain.

EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.