Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty

Everest Group•Irvine, LA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Everest is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage. Everest Evolution™, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serves the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market, offering Property and Casualty insurance products. We are seeking a market-facing Senior or AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Excess Casualty team supporting the West Coast, focused on building and growing a profitable book while developing strong broker relationships within the E&S space.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field.
5+ 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%.

Nice To Haves

Insurance designations are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S 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.