Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto

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Everest is a global leader in risk management rooted in a rich 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk growth progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Everest Evolution is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S marketplace. Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance solutions through a dedicated wholesale distribution model delivering specialized expertise and underwriting capabilities across multiple product lines.

As a Senior Underwriter Commercial Auto on our Wholesale Casualty team you will be responsible for building and managing a profitable portfolio of E&S Commercial Auto business throughout the Central Region. Location is flexible across Everest office locations. The position is primarily hybrid; however remote consideration may be available for candidates with exceptional qualifications and relevant experience.

• 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 Central 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.

• 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.

• E&S surplus lines or wholesale underwriting experience.
• Experience with both primary casualty and auto liability products.
• Existing broker relationships throughout the Central Region.
• CPCU ASLI AU ARM or similar insurance designations.

• Expertise in Commercial Auto risk assessment and pricing.
• Strong understanding of transportation and auto liability exposures.
• Excellent broker development and relationship management skills.
• Strong sales negotiation and business development capabilities.
• Ability to analyze portfolio performance and make data-driven underwriting decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter comfortable working remotely and managing territory responsibilities independently.

The base salary range for this position is $119000 - $150000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education experience qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage an employee wellness program life and disability insurance 401k match retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I dont meet every requirement At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

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