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Underwriting Assistant I

Underwriting Assistant I

Everest National Insurance CompanySan Francisco, CA
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Underwriting Assistant I

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.

Everest Evolution ™, a member of the Everest Group, Ltd. is looking for Underwriting Assistants to join our growing team in our offices across the country! We are actively seeking underwriting assistants to support our dynamic and growing dedicated Excess & Surplus (E&S) business.

Everest Evolution™ specializes in delivering customized insurance solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. We know that risks continue to grow more complex, and we are committed to evolving, along with our wholesale partners, to meet the ever-changing needs of E&S

Job Summary :

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Underwriting Assistant I 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 :

Lines of Business Include : Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Excess Casualty

The opportunity awaits...

  • Hands on, robust, fully paid training program by insurance industry professionals.
  • Support for continued education and ongoing learning.
  • Career development advancement opportunities across the organization.
  • Excellent benefits, paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayments.
  • Hybrid work environment that supports work / life balance.
  • Opportunities to get involved in employee resource groups, volunteer activities and DEI initiatives.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

  • Supporting West Coast Underwriters possibly requiring adjusted work hours.
  • Review and analyze incoming transactions and related information for completeness accuracy and quality.
  • Multi-line new business submissions, renewal submissions and 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 and broker relationships with timely responses relative to service inquiries.
  • Maintain all correspondence activity with internal and external customers including daily diaries on pending transactions.
  • Compliance with ODEN state rules and regulations relative to cancellations and reinstatements.
  • Gathering and analyze underwriting information including experience reports, final audits, loss control reports, financial reports, loss runs, MVRs, and FEINs.
  • Ability to manage internal report updates based on manager discretion.
  • Participates in peer review and quality control for team(s) as needed.
  • Special projects, including participation in Home Office projects, as needed.

    • Qualifications, Education & Experience :

  • Relevant work or educational experience OR 1-2 years underwriting experience
  • Proficient in MS Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with E&S Insurance a plus

    • Knowledge, Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong desk management, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to 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.
  • 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.
  • Review and provide feedback on quality review of other team members to management based on required checklist.

    • For New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and California Only : The base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $68,000 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).

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    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 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 : Warren, NJ

    Additional Locations :

    Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA

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