AVP, Construction Underwriter
About The Position
Everest is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage. Everest Evolution™ is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest serving the dynamic and rapidly-growing US E&S market, offering Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units. We are looking for an AVP Underwriter to join our Construction Excess Casualty team, with a position available in our Atlanta, GA, or New York, NY office. This role will report to the Head of Construction Excess Casualty. In this role, you will possess a strong background in underwriting construction casualty risks, have established market relationships, and be committed to delivering outstanding service and underwriting results.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years of casualty insurance industry underwriting experience, with construction experience preferred.
- Experience in working on various program types, such as wrap-up programs, project-specific placements and annually renewable contractor programs.
- Existing market relationships with construction casualty producers and agents.
- Strong analytical as well as communication and presentation skills.
- Able to think creatively around risks and program design.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Underwriting and pricing Lead Umbrella and Excess Casualty policies for US construction-based risks for various program types.
- Cultivating strong relationships with brokers, clients and key industry stakeholders.
- Collaboratively working with our internal Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, Regional Leadership and Sales & Distribution teams to effectively meet quality servicing standards and to achieve underwriting goals.
- Adhering to portfolio management goals and objectives to ensure underwriting discipline and book profitability.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments for construction-related accounts and ensuring timely and accurate file documentation.
- Growing the construction excess portfolio in preferred casualty construction business.
- Supporting construction industry practice initiatives across the broader organization and other underwriting business units.
- Participating in relevant industry events and conference.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- 401k match
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
