Underwriting Assistant I

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 Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners. Title: Underwriting Assistant I Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: It’s an exciting time for Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“Everest”)! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets. Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people. At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them, including: • Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement • Mentoring opportunities • Flexible work arrangements • Talent development initiatives • Networking groups Everest is a growth company with $10.5 Billion of Gross Written Premium offering Property, Casualty and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers. Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of: A A. M. Best, A S&P Global and A1 Moody’s Investor Service. We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial and responsive. This is an Underwriting Assistant position within Everest’s Risk Management Operations Department. The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for the management and processing of our business segment which supports General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, Excess, Excess Workers Compensation, Package and Umbrella lines of business. The Insurance Underwriting Operations Risk Management department of Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd. is looking for a Underwriting Assistant I to join our Warren, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago or Atlanta office. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Perform underwriting support activities associated with information gathering and rating of new business, renewals, binders, and mid-term changes, as well as electronic file preparation on behalf of the Underwriter. Rating multi-line risks for new business submissions and renewals. Issuing new business and renewal policies as instructed by the Underwriter. Process and issue mid-term premium and non-premium bearing endorsement transactions. Research and answer inquiries from internal and external customers. Will interact directly with various business partners and internal departments. Meet departmental Service Standards in place for each process. Special projects, including participation of Home Office projects, as needed. Qualifications, Education & Experience: Relevant work experience required. Proficient in MS Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel a plus. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in insurance operations or related fields. Capable of mastering multiple systems and have experience working in a paperless environment. Ability to adapt to a fast paced, high production environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. 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. Strong competency in problem solving and analytical skills to be able to trouble shoot issues within the policy admin system. 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. Salary Range $40,000-$70,000 #LI-Hybrid #LI-VP1 Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA As an effective team member, employees at Everest Insurance must champion the Everest Insurance Culture: • Collaboration: Open and transparent communication with customers and colleagues • Thoughtful Assumption of Risk: Supporting the Everest goal of carefully writing profitable business by ensuring data quality, prompt and accurate feedback to Underwriters, and operational control throughout the enterprise. • Execution: Delivering outstanding support to the organization through strong day-to-day business operations, effective project management, and careful oversight of vendors. • Humility: Caring and respectful approach to service colleagues, customers, and the community. • Leadership: By example, every day. 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 Talent Acquisition at 1-908-604-3000.

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