Senior Reinsurance Underwriter - Casualty Programs / Specialty Treaty

Title:

Senior Reinsurance Underwriter - Casualty Programs / Specialty Treaty

Company:

Everest Reinsurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people. 

At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them, including:

•          Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement

•          Mentoring opportunities

•          Flexible work arrangements

•          Talent development initiatives

•          Networking groups

Job Summary:

Although we are currently in the North American market, we see great opportunity to expand our markets.  To support this, we are currently looking for a Senior Reinsurance Underwriter - Casualty Programs / Specialty Treaty in our New York City or Warren, NJ (HQ) office. This position will be a part of our U.S. Facultative Hybrid team working 3 days onsite, 2 remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Key responsibilities for the position include new and renewal underwriting of programs/treaties that include general liability, automobile liability, excess and umbrella liability, professional liability and workers compensation liability while adhering to underwriting rules, pricing and selection standards/guidelines, and profitability metrics.

• Developing and cultivating new and existing carrier, reinsurance broker, and program intermediary relationships to maintain an opportunity pipeline that will lead to the achievement of department premium & production goals.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional service to internal and external customers.

• Design and manage specific Program Performance Plans assigned to reach our projected premium and profitability goals.

• Collaborate with all functional areas of the company including claims, accounting, contract wording, and actuarial to support company objectives.

• Maintain awareness of competitor capabilities and strategies, market trends in the insurance and reinsurance marketplace.

• Attend industry conferences/meetings as necessary

• Travel as required to achieve the above.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or above and insurance certifications, or equivalent experience.

• 7-10 years of commercial casualty reinsurance underwriting (facultative or treaty).  Program or professional lines experience is a plus.

• Prior knowledge of reinsurance contracts is not necessary but a plus.

• Ability to stay organized within a fast paced, team-oriented, and dynamic work environment with the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize tasks.

• Be self-motivated and able to effectively and efficiently work remotely when, and if, necessary.

• Demonstrated knowledge of underwriting pricing for auto liability, general liability, and excess/umbrella liability.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong relationship management and business development skills.

• Possess excellent analytical skills.

• Possess good computer skills, including working knowledge of various Microsoft programs, including Excel.

For NYC Only: The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

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Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York, NY

Additional Locations:

Warren, NJ