Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter (E&S) - Hybrid/Remote

Everest Global Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter for Commercial Auto on the Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Auto book in the Central Region, handling complex exposures and maintaining strong broker partnerships.

Hybrid work with possible remote consideration for standout candidates. The role demands 5–7+ years in commercial underwriting, deep knowledge of Commercial Auto, and proven ability to grow a broker-driven book while upholding underwriting

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.

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.

Skills

Commercial Auto underwriting

Broker relationship management

Portfolio management

Data-driven underwriting decisions

Remote work independence

Education

CPCU

ASLI

AU

ARM

Job description

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter for Commercial Auto on the Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Auto book in the Central Region, handling complex exposures and maintaining strong broker partnerships.

Hybrid work with possible remote consideration for standout candidates. The role demands 5–7+ years in commercial underwriting, deep knowledge of Commercial Auto, and proven ability to grow a broker-driven book while upholding underwriting