Senior Underwriter - Retail Property / Chicago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12416784 Title: Senior Underwriter - Retail Property / Chicago Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: 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. Everest is a growth company offering Property, Casualty, and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service, and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers. 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 Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of: A+ A. M. Best, A+ S&P Global and A1 Moody\'s Investor Service. We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial and responsive. Job Description Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd. is searching for a Senior Underwriter to join our Retail Property team. This is a hybrid position working 3 days in office, 2 remote. Responsibilities include but not limited to : This candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development a profitable book of business within the designated underwriting territory for Everest Retail Property, reporting to the Regional Execuitve of Retail Property. The selected candidate will assist in implementation of a plan for growth in the region while creating brand awareness for Everest. This plan will include goals and objectives for the team as well as for the region. Building and underwrite 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 achieve desired financial goals. Effectively working with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and Information Technology. Mentor and coach underwriters both technically and professionally. Maintain awareness of competitor capabilities and strategies, as well as the overall insurance marketplace. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in business or related field, with insurance designations a plus. 5 to 7 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 objecti es. 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% Knowledge, Skills & Competencies : Outstanding interpersonal relationship building with all business functions. Demonstrated abilities in employee coaching and mentoring. Strong analytical skills in dissecting risk and portfolio data. Excellent sales and negotiating competencies. #LI-RS1 #LI-Hybrid 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 Val