Surety Underwriting Manager

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Underwriting

Job Description:

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.

Are you ready to take the lead in underwriting and relationship management within the surety space? As an Underwriting Manager (Surety) at Everest Insurance, you'll be responsible for underwriting new and renewal contract and commercial bond business, while building and maintaining strong relationships with independent agents and brokers.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Develop and expand Everest's regional presence by actively meeting with and soliciting brokers and agents.
• Underwrite mid and upper-mid market contract surety accounts, as well as Fortune 1000 commercial surety accounts—including those with U.S. and foreign-based indemnitors.
• Collaborate with Surety leadership and Credit teams to produce business that aligns with Everest's underwriting and credit standards.
• Manage a book of agents and brokers, setting goals and objectives for each and conducting agency visits as needed.
• Implement pricing and selection standards that support strategic objectives and financial goals.
• Deliver the highest level of product quality and customer service.

What You Bring

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A bachelor's degree (required).
• At least 3 years of experience in Surety or equivalent experience in banking or investment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and computer skills.
• A customer-focused mindset and a self-motivated, proactive approach.
• The ability to thrive in a small team environment and take on tasks that drive the operation forward.

For NJ Only: The base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $150,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

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.

• 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:

Remote, 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

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