Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines

Title: Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: About Everest 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. 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 About the Role The Private/Not For Profit Management Liability Group of Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd. seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our growing team in New York. Responsibilities: Grow a profitable, diversified book of Private/Non-For-Profit business, both primary and excess Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels. Manage broker relationships associated with the surrounding geographic region Collaborate with other related financial lines segments along with regional colleagues and internal/external business associates. Analyze new business for risk profitability as determined by a review of underwriting, claims and financial data. Underwrite renewal business according to current underwriting approach and philosophy in a service oriented environment, ensuring high renewal retention. Collaborate with underwriting, claims, operations, marketing, and home office to achieve collective team goals. Assess and communicate to the Everest Underwriting Team and Senior Management competitive factors in the marketplace as they relate to Everest’s corporate underwriting portfolio. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Underwriting experience in financial Lines business products of 5 years Strong leadership, management and training skills Proficient in developing business/sales plans for a geographic region Strong research and analytical skills Proficiency in financial analysis Proficient in negotiating, sales, and communication Strong technical expertise in understanding insurance contracts Ability to excel in a team environment Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks Occasional travel, including overnight or extended trips, is required Competent in Microsoft Office suite of application (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) For NYC Only: The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location 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: New York, NY 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) 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.