About the position
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 is a growth company offering Property, Casualty, and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service, and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers. At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them, including: • Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement • Mentoring opportunities • Flexible work arrangements • Talent development initiatives • Networking groups Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of: A+ A. M. Best, A+ S&P Global and A1 Moody’s Investor Service. We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial and responsive.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of a profitable book of business within the Northeast territory for Everest Retail Property.
- Report to the Northeast Regional Executive of Retail Property.
- Assist in implementation of a plan for growth in the region while creating brand awareness for Everest.
- Build and underwrite a diverse and profitable book of business.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with appointed brokers.
- Develop, implement, and control pricing and a risk selection standard that supports strategic objectives and achieve desired financial goals.
- Effectively work with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and Information Technology.
- Mentor and coach underwriters both technically and professionally.
- Maintain awareness of competitor capabilities and strategies, as well as the overall insurance marketplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field, with insurance designations a plus.
- 3 to 7 years of relevant, commercial property underwriting experience, with demonstrated skills to support leadership with strategies to support a profitable portfolio.
- Be self-motivated and independent while maintaining underwriting discipline to achieve strategic objectives.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
- Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards.
- The ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated abilities in employee coaching and mentoring.
- Strong analytical skills in dissecting risk and portfolio data.
- Excellent sales and negotiating competencies.
Benefits
- 401k plan
- Retirement/savings option
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, life and group legal plans
