Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto - Wholesale/E&S

Everest Global Services, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team to build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region. This role can be based in Southeast offices or remotely for highly qualified candidates.

You will underwrite complex auto exposures, develop broker partnerships, and collaborate across Claims, Actuarial, and Distribution to support profitable growth in a dynamic market.

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 relationships

Portfolio management

Risk assessment

Pricing & terms

Remote work readiness

Team collaboration

Tools

E&S underwriting guidelines

Job description

Everest Insurance Company seeks a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto for its Wholesale Casualty team to build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Southeast Region. This role can be based in Southeast offices or remotely for highly qualified candidates.

You will underwrite complex auto exposures, develop broker partnerships, and collaborate across Claims, Actuarial, and Distribution to support profitable growth in a dynamic market.