Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto - Remote (Southeast)

Everest; Virginia; Hybrid; 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 our Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region, with option to work remotely within the Southeast or from regional offices.

You will underwrite complex auto exposures, develop broker relationships, and collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Operations and Distribution to drive profitability and growth while maintaining 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, 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

Data-driven underwriting

Portfolio analysis

Communication skills

Sales & negotiation

Remote work capability

Education

Insurance designations (CPCU/ASLI/AU/ARM)

Job description

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for our Wholesale Casualty team. You will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region, with option to work remotely within the Southeast or from regional offices.

You will underwrite complex auto exposures, develop broker relationships, and collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Operations and Distribution to drive profitability and growth while maintaining underwriting