Senior Underwriter II, Wholesale Casualty
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 U.S. E&S marketplace with Property and Casualty insurance products through a dedicated wholesale distribution model. As a Senior Underwriter II, Wholesale Casualty, you will be responsible for developing and managing a profitable portfolio of E&S casualty business, with a primary focus on General Liability risks. This hybrid role, based in the Chicago area, requires regular in-office collaboration and engagement with wholesale brokers in the Chicago market.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience.
- Strong expertise underwriting General Liability risks.
- Experience working within the E&S, surplus lines, specialty, or wholesale market.
- Demonstrated success managing broker relationships and growing a profitable book of business.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
- Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and coverage structures.
Nice To Haves
- Wholesale distribution experience.
- Excess Casualty or Primary Casualty experience.
- Construction, manufacturing, habitational, real estate, energy, transportation, or other complex casualty exposures.
- CPCU, AU, ASLI, ARM, or similar insurance designations.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite new and renewal E&S General Liability business within established authority levels.
- Build and manage a profitable portfolio of middle-market casualty accounts.
- Develop strong relationships with wholesale broker partners across the Midwest.
- Evaluate risk exposures, pricing adequacy, coverage structures, and account profitability.
- Drive new business production while achieving underwriting and portfolio objectives.
- Maintain adherence to underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and referral processes.
- Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Product, Finance, and Operations teams.
- Support regional growth initiatives and expand Everest's presence within the wholesale marketplace.
- Monitor competitive market trends and broker opportunities within the Chicago territory.
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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
