Hybrid Head of Wholesale & Specialty Insurance

at Everest

• Job title: Head of Wholesale & Specialty Insurance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $315,000 - $500,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Warren, United States

About the role

• Head of North America Wholesale and Specialty Insurance at Everest, overseeing profitable growth and strategic direction in specialty lines. Leading a team and enhancing key relationships in the wholesale distribution.

Responsibilities

• 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)