Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty

About This Role

As a Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty, you will develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Excess Casualty business within your designated territory for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines, and cultivate relationships with wholesale brokers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Excess Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within your designated underwriting territory
• Assist in implementing a growth plan for your region and help build brand awareness for Everest
• Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes
• Build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business
• Cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers
• Develop and manage pricing and risk selection standards that align with strategic goals and financial targets
• Collaborate effectively with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams
• Stay informed about competitor strategies and the broader insurance marketplace

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience
• Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile segments
• Self-motivated, independent approach while maintaining underwriting discipline
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and coaching abilities
• Keen ability to assess risk-inherent exposures and natural hazards

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with the ability to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio

Nice to Have

• Insurance designations

Benefits