Head of Wholesale & Specialty Insurance
Everest
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $315,000 - $500,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision and annual business plans for the Wholesale and Specialty division to achieve profitability and growth targets in North America.
- Identify emerging market trends, risks, and opportunities to drive product innovation and market expansion.
- Champion a culture of underwriting discipline, collaboration, and superior customer service.
- Direct the overall underwriting strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's risk appetite and profitability goals.
- Oversee the management of the entire Wholesale and Specialty portfolio, monitoring key performance indicators such as combined ratio, loss ratio, and rate adequacy.
- Provide expert guidance on complex underwriting referrals and large accounts.
- Build, maintain, and enhance strategic relationships with key wholesale brokers and national distribution partners.
- Serve as the primary executive contact for major partners, driving business development initiatives and ensuring Everest is a market of choice.
- Represent Everest at industry conferences, client meetings, and other external events to promote our brand and capabilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of underwriting leaders and professionals.
- Foster an inclusive and results-oriented culture that attracts, develops, and retains top industry talent.
- Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure team success.
- Assume full P&L responsibility for the North America Wholesale and Specialty division.
- Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Operations, and IT to ensure seamless execution, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, with significant focus on specialty lines and the wholesale distribution channel.
- At least 10 years of proven leadership experience, including managing large teams and P&L responsibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field is required.
- An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- Professional designations such as CPCU or ARM are highly desirable.
- Deep technical underwriting expertise across various specialty lines (e.g., E&S Property, Casualty, Professional Lines, Credit and Political Risk, Surety, Aviation, Marine, Energy and Construction, etc.).
- Extensive and demonstrable relationships within the wholesale brokerage community.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive results in a dynamic and competitive market.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from underwriters to C-suite executives.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- 401k match
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
underwritingP&L managementproperty and casualty insurancespecialty linesrisk managementdata integrityperformance indicatorsbusiness developmentstrategic visionproduct innovation
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingbusiness acumenanalytical skillscommunicationnegotiationpresentation skillscollaborationcoachingteam development
Certifications
CPCUARM