Everest Re Group,
AVP Underwriter-Primary Casualty Construction
Everest Re Group,, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
AVP Underwriter-Primary Casualty Construction — Everest Evolution, a member of the Everest Group, Ltd. Everest Evolution is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest serving the dynamic US E&S market. This role is for the Primary Construction Casualty team with a position available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, or San Francisco. Reports to the Head of Construction Primary Casualty. You should have a strong background in underwriting construction casualty risks, established market relationships, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service and underwriting results.
Responsibilities
Underwrite and price Primary Practice and Project/Wrap-up Casualty policies for US construction-based risks across various program types.
Cultivate strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, Regional Leadership, and Sales & Distribution to meet quality servicing standards and underwriting goals.
Adhere to portfolio management goals to ensure underwriting discipline and book profitability.
Conduct thorough risk assessments for construction-related accounts and ensure timely and accurate file documentation.
Grow the construction primary portfolio in preferred casualty construction business lines.
Support construction industry practice initiatives across the broader organization and other underwriting units.
Participate in relevant industry events and conferences.
Qualifications, Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5–10 years of casualty insurance underwriting experience, with construction experience preferred.
Experience with wrap-up programs, project-specific placements, and annually renewable contractor programs.
Existing market relationships with construction casualty producers and agents.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to think creatively around risks and program design.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. Compensation is based on education, experience, qualifications, and work location. All offers include access to benefits such as health insurance, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
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Culture and Equal Employment Opportunity If you do not meet every requirement, Everest is committed to an inclusive and authentic workplace. We encourage you to apply if you are excited about the role, even if your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every element in the description. Please let us know if you need accommodations during the application or interview process.
Our culture: Everest aims to protect the world and help clients and businesses thrive, fueling global economies and creating sustainable value. We maintain a unique and inclusive culture driven by values such as Talent, Thoughtful risk, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, Inclusion and Belonging. Our values and behaviors apply across the company, regardless of location or role. All colleagues are accountable for upholding these values.
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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Responsibilities
Underwrite and price Primary Practice and Project/Wrap-up Casualty policies for US construction-based risks across various program types.
Cultivate strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, Regional Leadership, and Sales & Distribution to meet quality servicing standards and underwriting goals.
Adhere to portfolio management goals to ensure underwriting discipline and book profitability.
Conduct thorough risk assessments for construction-related accounts and ensure timely and accurate file documentation.
Grow the construction primary portfolio in preferred casualty construction business lines.
Support construction industry practice initiatives across the broader organization and other underwriting units.
Participate in relevant industry events and conferences.
Qualifications, Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5–10 years of casualty insurance underwriting experience, with construction experience preferred.
Experience with wrap-up programs, project-specific placements, and annually renewable contractor programs.
Existing market relationships with construction casualty producers and agents.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to think creatively around risks and program design.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. Compensation is based on education, experience, qualifications, and work location. All offers include access to benefits such as health insurance, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AS1
Culture and Equal Employment Opportunity If you do not meet every requirement, Everest is committed to an inclusive and authentic workplace. We encourage you to apply if you are excited about the role, even if your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every element in the description. Please let us know if you need accommodations during the application or interview process.
Our culture: Everest aims to protect the world and help clients and businesses thrive, fueling global economies and creating sustainable value. We maintain a unique and inclusive culture driven by values such as Talent, Thoughtful risk, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, Inclusion and Belonging. Our values and behaviors apply across the company, regardless of location or role. All colleagues are accountable for upholding these values.
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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