Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty - R6951-4346

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:Title:Underwriter, Wholesale Excess CasualtyCompany:Everest Insurance CompanyJob Category:UnderwritingJob Description:About Everest:Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, andeconomies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth,progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplinedcapital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders,who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.About Everest Evolution:Everest Evolution, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving thedynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest Evolution offersProperty and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units,with wholesale exclusivity for various products.About the Role:As an Underwriter on our Wholesale Excess Casualty Team in Chicago,you'll work in a hybrid capacity, spending three days in the office andtwo days remotely.You bring a strong underwriting background and a commitment todelivering exceptional service and results.Your Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):- You'll help 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.- You'll assist in implementing a growth plan for your region and help build brand awareness for Everest.- You'll underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.- You'll adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.- You'll build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business.- You'll cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.- You'll develop and manage pricing and risk selection standards that align with strategic goals and financial targets.- You'll collaborate effectively with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.- You'll stay informed about competitor strategies and the broader insurance marketplace.What You Bring:- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).- 3+ years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with the ability to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio.- Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile segments.- A self-motivated, independent approach while maintaining underwriting discipline.- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.- Excellent relationship-building and coaching abilities.- A keen ability to assess risk-inherent exposures and natural hazards.- Willingness to travel up to 25%.Your Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:- Exceptional relationship-building across business functions.- Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.- Excellent sales and negotiation capabilities.The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,00 annually.The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education,experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include accessto a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurancecoverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance,401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off(PTO).#LI-Hybrid#LI-AS1What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated tobuilding an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excitedabout this role but your past experience d esn't align perfectly withevery element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please letus know if you need any accommodations throughout the application orinterview process.Our CultureAt Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We helpclients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and createsustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communitiesthat we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusiveculture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhere 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 anintegral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk.Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusionand Belonging.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with eachother no matter our location, level o

Created: 2026-01-19