Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto — Remote Southeast

Everest; Florida; Remote; USD 137,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto to build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast, with options for regional office or remote work for top candidates.

The role requires 5–7+ years in commercial underwriting, strong commercial auto expertise, and proven broker relationship skills to grow the book while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Proven expertise in Commercial Auto underwriting.
• Experience underwriting transportation, contractor auto, trucking, or auto-focused casualty risks.
• Evidence of broker relationships and generating new business production.
• Ability to independently manage a book of business with underwriting discipline.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal E&S Commercial Auto business, including fleet, public auto, contractor auto, transportation, and other complex 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

Broker relationship management

Underwriting discipline

Portfolio management

Education

CPCU

ASLI

AU

ARM

Job description

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto to build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast, with options for regional office or remote work for top candidates.

The role requires 5–7+ years in commercial underwriting, strong commercial auto expertise, and proven broker relationship skills to grow the book while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.