AVP, Underwriter -Energy Excess Casualty - Houston

Title:

AVP, Underwriter -Energy Excess Casualty - Houston

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.

Overview:

Everest is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Vice President Underwriter to join our Energy Excess Casualty team. Based in our Houston office, this market-facing role will be responsible for underwriting both new and renewal accounts while cultivating strong relationships with brokers and clients across the energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities for the position include new and renewal business underwriting of Energy and Energy related accounts;

• Maintaining and enhancing portfolio profitability through pricing discipline, risk selection, exposure analysis and portfolio management;

• Developing and maintaining relationships with brokers to facilitate new and renewal business;

• Adhering to underwriting guidelines and protocols;

• Driving top-notch service and collaboration with other products lines to provide full product support to Everest clients;

• Travel is required to visit brokers, conferences, site visits, etc.

Work Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above and/or insurance certifications;

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in underwriting energy excess casualty;

• Strong producer following in retail and wholesale distribution channels;

• Demonstrated ability to generate profitable new business;

• Strong relationship management skills;

• Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills;

• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, team-oriented, working environment;

• Customer-oriented approach.

The base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $207,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

 

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here 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 an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

 

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Houston, TX

Additional Locations:

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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