AVP – Retail Property Underwriting
| Company | Everest |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field, with insurance designations a plus.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant, commercial property underwriting experience, with demonstrated skills to support leadership with strategies to support a profitable portfolio.
- Be self-motivated and independent while maintaining underwriting discipline to achieve strategic objectives.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
- Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards.
- The ability to travel up to 25%
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the development of a profitable book of business within the designated underwriting territory for Everest Retail Property.
- Assisting in the implementation of a plan for growth in the region while creating brand awareness for Everest.
- Building and underwriting a diverse and profitable book of business.
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with appointed brokers.
- Developing, implementing, and controlling pricing and a risk selection standard that supports strategic objectives and achieves desired financial goals.
- Effectively working with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and Information Technology.
- Mentoring and coaching underwriters both technically and professionally.
- Maintaining awareness of competitor capabilities and strategies, as well as the overall insurance marketplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance designations a plus.