| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Salary | $152,000–$215,000 Per Year |
Title:
Global Wholesale & Specialty Strategy and Transformation Lead, North America
Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.
Job Category:
Underwriting Operations
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.
Drive profitable growth across the North America Global Wholesale & Specialty (GWS) business by shaping, executing, and monitoring the divisional strategy. This role serves as the strategic partner for the North America GW&S Exec Team and senior underwriting/functional leaders, ensuring that priorities, investments, analytics, and delivery efforts are focused on the highest-value opportunities.
The role acts as the connector between business needs, analytics, operations, and delivery teams to ensure execution is fast, disciplined, and business-led.
This is hybrid role based out of the New York City office, with travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
clear focus on profitability, margin improvement, and disciplined growth.
actionable strategic recommendations.
value opportunities and areas requiring corrective action.
business decisions.
Define analytics priorities for North America aligned to business needs, ensuring timely and fit-for-purpose outputs.
Support data-led performance reviews and strategic insights for quarterly
business reviews and leadership forums.
operations, talent, etc.) and create business cases aligned to the overall GW&S
strategy.
measurable business value.
management forums (Operating Board, Performance Board, Production Board)
to challenge, question, and steer discussions to ensure NA perspectives and
needs are incorporated.
action plans for the NA business.
resourced, and delivered on time.
partners, operations, AI/Data, IT, and other functions.
Strategy & Transformation.
team
Skills, Abilities & Competencies:
As a strategic insurance leader, you should have 10+ years of experience in wholesale/E&S and specialty markets
Experience in A&H and/or Facultative a plus
Experience with technology optimization, digital/AI implementation in the re/insurance industry a plus
Proven track record of shaping and delivering strategy in complex environment, with a background in top‑tier consulting or internal strategic advisory roles advantageous.
Experience in leading large‑scale transformation
Deep commercial acumen, strong analytical capability, and confidence using data and MI to inform underwriting and pricing decisions.
Experience in project management and change management
Demonstrated experience in executive level reporting, presentation, and business case development
Ability to collaborate effectively across underwriting, finance, operations, and data/AI teams globally, influencing senior stakeholders to drive results in fast‑paced environments.
The base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $215,000 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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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.
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:
New York, NY
Additional Locations:
Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside
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 everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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