AVP Underwriter-Primary/Excess Casualty

Title: AVP Underwriter-Primary/Excess Casualty Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job 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, 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. About Everest Evolution™: Everest Evolution™, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving 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: As an AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Primary/Excess Casualty Team in Atlanta, GA, you’ll work in a hybrid capacity- spending three days in the office and two days remotely. Your Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Help develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Primary and 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. What You Bring: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus). 7+ 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 $152,000 - $ 225,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual…