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Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty
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Everest .
About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses and economies to thrive. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity, focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation while caring deeply about community impacts.
Position Details
Title:
Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty
Company:
Everest Insurance Company
Job Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full‑time (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Locations:
New York, NY and Warren, NJ
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
About the Role
Develop a profitable book of middle to large market‑size E&S Primary Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines.
Implement a growth plan and 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 aligning 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.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
4‑7 years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience, able to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio.
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.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Relationship‑building across business functions.
Analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
Excellent sales and negotiation capabilities.
Compensation Base salary range $100,000 – $188,490 annually, based on education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits: health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture & Values
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty
role at
Everest .
About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses and economies to thrive. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity, focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation while caring deeply about community impacts.
Position Details
Title:
Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty
Company:
Everest Insurance Company
Job Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full‑time (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Locations:
New York, NY and Warren, NJ
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Job Function:
Finance and Sales
About the Role
Develop a profitable book of middle to large market‑size E&S Primary Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines.
Implement a growth plan and 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 aligning 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.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
4‑7 years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience, able to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio.
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.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Relationship‑building across business functions.
Analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
Excellent sales and negotiation capabilities.
Compensation Base salary range $100,000 – $188,490 annually, based on education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits: health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture & Values
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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