Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto — Remote SE Territory

Everest; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 137,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team. The role focuses on building and managing a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast, with options for regional office locations or remote work within the Southeast.

You will underwrite new and renewal business, develop broker relationships, and ensure profitability through disciplined pricing and terms.

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 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.

Skills

Commercial Auto underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationship management

Risk assessment & pricing

Remote work adaptability

Job description

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team. The role focuses on building and managing a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast, with options for regional office locations or remote work within the Southeast.

You will underwrite new and renewal business, develop broker relationships, and ensure profitability through disciplined pricing and terms.