Cyber Senior Underwriter

Title: Cyber Senior Underwriter Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: About Everest: 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. Overview: Join Everest as an experienced Cyber Underwriter! In this role, you will drive the growth of our Cyber and Tech E&O portfolio by developing key broker relationships, negotiating custom solutions, and sourcing new business. We are looking for a skilled professional with strong analytical skills, an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. This opportunity is available in our Chicago location. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Growing and managing a portfolio of profitable business focused on providing Cyber Liability & Technology Errors & Omissions coverage. Developing and cultivating new and existing broker and customer relationships in assigned zonal region. Working with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions. Perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of underwriting documents, third party vendor reports, current trends and individual risk factors. Negotiate deal terms and contract language. Source new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network. Collaborating with other related financial lines segments along with regional colleagues and internal/external business associates. Provide exceptional broker and customer service pursuant to industry leading guidelines. Strong adherence to internal and external compliance as well as file documentation. Collaborate with underwriting, claims, operations, marketing, and home office to achieve collective team goals. Responsibilities: You will grow and manage a profitable portfolio of business focused on Cyber Liability & Technology Errors & Omissions coverage. In your assigned region, you will develop and cultivate new and existing relationships with brokers and customers. You will work directly with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions. You will perform all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence, including reviewing underwriting documents, third-party vendor reports, and market trends. You will negotiate deal terms and contract language. You will source new business opportunities through your strong broker and client network. You will collaborate with colleagues in related financial lines, regional teams, and other business associates. You will provide exceptional broker and customer service in line with industry-leading guidelines. You will maintain strong adherence to internal and external compliance and ensure meticulous file documentation. You will collaborate with underwriting, claims, operations, marketing, and the home office to achieve collective team goals. Qualifications: You have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. You possess a minimum of 5 years of brokering or underwriting experience (Cyber-specific experience is strongly preferred). You have excellent analytical and strong interpersonal skills, including outstanding verbal and written communication. You are an effective negotiator with a talent for finding win/win solutions. You have the ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment. You are willing to take initiative, function independently, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your work, all while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. You have a strong attention to detail. You are committed to using superior customer service as a key differentiator. The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $165,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1 What if I dont 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 doesnt 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. Click here to learn more about our culture. 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: Chicago, IL - South Riverside 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. 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All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Companys principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.