Property Facultative Underwriter

Everest is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses, economies, and communities to thrive. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress, and opportunity, focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.

About the role

Everest has established itself as one of the foremost facultative markets in the United States. We are seeking a Property Facultative Underwriter to build and maintain direct and intermediary business relationships, cultivate and underwrite opportunities, and bind business at your general discretion.

Responsibilities

• New business production and renewal underwriting, adhering to underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Develop strong customer relationships through top-notch service.
• Collaborate with claims, accounting, and product management to support company objectives.
• Travel as needed, including monthly trips to assigned markets and territory after initial training.
• Build relationships with ceding companies and reinsurance intermediaries.
• Maintain awareness of competitor capabilities, strategies, and the overall insurance marketplace.
• Experience with catastrophe models is a plus.
• Underwrite specialty business, including power generation, mid-stream production, refining/petrochemical, specialty chemicals, renewables, and mining.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Property Underwriter with various occupancies, including large accounts.
• Excellent marketing skills and established relationships with insurance companies.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to flourish in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering reports.
• Prior reinsurance experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret catastrophe modeling and actuarial methodologies and output.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Willingness to travel.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k match and retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Schedule

Full time, regular position.

Location

Primary location: New York, NY. Additional location: Chicago, IL - South Riverside.