Underwriting Assistant II

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Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Underwriting Assistant II to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in supporting the underwriting team in managing new and existing business across multiple lines.

This role is within Everest’s Operations Department and could provide underwriting support for the following lines of business:

• Property, Financial Lines and Specialty Lines of Business including Private Equity

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Review and analyze incoming transactions and related information for completeness accuracy and quality. 
• Understanding of policy lifecycle, new business submissions and mid-term endorsements processing including rating, policy construction and assembly in a timely and accurate manner.
• Regularly reviews and adheres to department processing guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy including recommended changes/enhancements. 
• Manage underwriting relationships with timely responses relative to service inquiries. 
• Maintain all correspondence activity with internal and external customers including daily diaries on pending transactions.
• Ability to manage internal report updates based on manager discretion. 
• Participates in peer review and quality control for team(s) as needed. 
• Participate in projects across the Dept or Organization as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong desk management, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong comfort level with developing rapport with business partners, underwriters, agents and co-workers by phone, email or in person. 
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and requests to complete work within required time constraints with a high volume of work.   
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude. 
• Proficient knowledge of underwriting principles, product specific coverage, policy forms, pricing tools, regulatory compliance, and insurance systems.
• Proficiency in using online reference manuals and multiple electronic systems.
• The ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple deadlines with ease.
• Self-starter that is energized by independent learning and research.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset, ability to independently solution.
• Review and provide feedback on quality review of other team members to management based on required checklist. 

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• 5+ years insurance experience, minimum 3 years in an Underwriting Assistant role.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in insurance operations or related fields preferred.

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. 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.  

For New York, New Jersey, Chicago and California Only: The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 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. 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. 

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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 [email protected].

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