Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto – Remote Southeast

Everest Global Services, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 137,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region, with flexibility to work remotely for highly qualified candidates.

The role requires 5–7+ years of Commercial Auto underwriting experience, strong broker relationships, and the ability to work independently while maintaining underwriting discipline.

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

Broker development

Portfolio management

Data-driven underwriting

Education

CPCU, ASLI, AU, ARM, or similar insurance designations

Job description

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region, with flexibility to work remotely for highly qualified candidates.

The role requires 5–7+ years of Commercial Auto underwriting experience, strong broker relationships, and the ability to work independently while maintaining underwriting discipline.