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Senior Underwriter / AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty - R6915_45031376178_0-4346

Senior Underwriter / AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty - R6915_45031376178_0-4346

Illinois StaffingChicago, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Underwriter / AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Everest Evolution, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serves the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale exclusivity for various products.

About the Role

Everest Evolution is looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter or AVP Underwriter to join our Wholesale Primary Casualty Team in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, or Chicago. In this hybrid role, youll work three days in the office and two days remotely, helping build a profitable book of middle to large market E&S Primary Casualty business. Your focus will be on General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within a designated territory. Youll also play a key role in implementing a regional growth plan, increasing brand awareness, and driving success for both your team and the region-all while delivering exceptional service and underwriting results.

What Youll Do

  • Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
  • Follow underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
  • Build and manage a diverse, profitable book of business.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
  • Set and manage pricing and risk selection standards to meet strategic and financial goals.
  • Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
  • Stay informed on competitor strategies and market trends.

What You Bring

  • A bachelors degree in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
  • 5+ years of wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with a proven ability to support leadership strategies.
  • Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Auto segments.
  • A self-motivated, independent approach with strong underwriting discipline.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and coaching abilities.
  • The ability to assess risk exposures and natural hazards.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. The rate of compensation offered will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

    At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

    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.

    Our Values

    Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

    Our Colleague Behaviors

    Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

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