Retail Property - Senior Underwriter / Chicago

Description

Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd. is searching for a Senior Underwriter to join our Retail Property team.

This is a hybrid position working 3 days in office, 2 remote.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

This candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development a profitable book of business within the designated underwriting territory for Everest Retail Property, reporting to the Regional Head of Retail Property.

The selected candidate will assist in implementation of a plan for growth in the region while creating brand awareness for Everest.

This plan will include goals and objectives for the team as well as for the region.

Building and underwriting a diverse and profitable book of business.

Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with appointed brokers.

Developing, implementing, and controlling pricing and a risk selection standard that supports strategic objectives and achieve desired financial goals.

Effectively working 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field, with insurance designations a plus.

5 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%

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies :

Outstanding interpersonal relationship building with all business functions.

Demonstrated abilities in employee coaching and mentoring.

Strong analytical skills in dissecting risk and portfolio data.

Excellent sales and negotiating competencies.

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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 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.

Everest is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals in the industry. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation and benefit package which includes a 401k plan, retirement / savings option, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, life and group legal plans.

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.

All considered applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. with unexpired, acceptable employment eligibility verification documentation.

Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Primary Location :

Chicago, IL - South Riverside

Additional Locations :