Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto
About the role
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. Everest Evolution™ is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S marketplace. Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance solutions through a dedicated wholesale distribution model, delivering specialized expertise and underwriting capabilities across multiple product lines. As a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto on our Wholesale Casualty team, you will be responsible for building and managing a profitable portfolio of E&S Commercial Auto business throughout the Central Region. Location is flexible across Everest office locations. The position is primarily hybrid; however, remote consideration may be available for candidates with exceptional qualifications and relevant experience. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 Central 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- E&S, surplus lines, or wholesale underwriting experience.
- Experience with both primary casualty and auto liability products.
- Existing broker relationships throughout the Central Region.
- CPCU, ASLI, AU, ARM, or similar insurance designations.