Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter – Wholesale/E&S

Everest; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for the Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Central Region, with a flexible location and a primarily hybrid work model.

You will underwrite new and renewal business, nurture broker relationships, evaluate risk and pricing, and collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and Distribution to drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Expertise in Commercial Auto underwriting, especially 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.
• 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 relationships

Portfolio analysis

Sales and negotiation

Remote work readiness

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Education

CPCU/ASLI/AU/ARM (preferred)

Job description

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for the Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Central Region, with a flexible location and a primarily hybrid work model.

You will underwrite new and renewal business, nurture broker relationships, evaluate risk and pricing, and collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and Distribution to drive profitable growth.