AVP, Commercial Casualty Underwriter

Title: AVP, Commercial Casualty Underwriter Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: About Everest Everest Group, Ltd. (‘Everest’ or ‘the Group’) 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. 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 About the Role: Everest is looking for an AVP, Underwriter to join our South Region’s Commercial Casualty team. This position will be based in Houston, TX. For the right individual, the role can be based out of other locations in Texas. Responsibilities include but not limited to: High level individual contributor influencing and collaborating with internal stakeholders with future growth potential as a Team Leader or Territory Leader. Participates in the development and execution of business strategy necessary to drive profitable growth. Establishes and maintains broker relationships in the South Region (primarily in Texas) with a concentration on primary casualty business. Utilize authority to underwrite and price business for the following lines of coverage: Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Auto liability, while adhering to divisional underwriting guidelines. Qualifications, Education & Experience: College degree preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience (10 years preferred) underwriting Primary Casualty insurance. CPCU, CRIS, ARM or other insurance certifications are a plus Should have experience and/or expertise in working with a broad array of program structures – everything from guaranteed cost to large deductibles. Existing relationships with Texas brokers handling primary casualty business and/or direct client relationships required. Possess strong presentation, communication, and business development skills. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Anticipates and provides solutions to complex business problems. Provides leadership, mentoring, guidance to others. Demonstrates ability to generate profitable new business Strong relationship management skills Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills Ability to successfully operate within a fast-paced, team-oriented working environment Customer-oriented approach 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. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1 Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Houston, TX Additional Locations: 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 everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. 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.