[Hiring] Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto @Everest

Role Description

As a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto on our Wholesale Casualty team, you will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region. This position can be based in our Southeast regional office locations or remotely within the Southeast Region for highly qualified candidates.

• Underwrite new and renewal E&S Commercial Auto business, including fleet, public auto, contractor auto, transportation, and other complex vehicle-related exposures.
• Develop and maintain a profitable book of business within the assigned Southeast Region territory.
• Build strong relationships with wholesale broker partners and become a trusted market resource.
• Evaluate risk exposures, pricing adequacy, terms, and coverage structures to achieve profitability goals.
• Execute underwriting strategies aligned with regional growth objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive brand awareness for Everest Evolution.
• Collaborate closely with Claims, Actuarial, Operations, Product, and Distribution teams.
• Monitor competitive market conditions, industry trends, and broker activity within the territory.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and referral processes.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Strong expertise in Commercial Auto underwriting, preferably within the E&S or wholesale market.
• Experience underwriting transportation, contractor auto, trucking, specialty vehicle, or auto-focused casualty risks.
• Proven success managing broker relationships and generating new business production.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a book of business while maintaining underwriting discipline.

Requirements

• E&S, surplus lines, or wholesale underwriting experience.
• Experience with both primary casualty and auto liability products.
• Existing broker relationships throughout the Southeast Region.
• CPCU, ASLI, AU, ARM, or similar insurance designations.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $137,000 - $194,000 annually.
• Access to health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k match and retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).