Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto 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.
About the Role:
As a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Auto on our Wholesale Casualty team, you will build and manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio across the Central Region. This position can be based in our Chicago office or remotely within the Central Region for highly qualified candidates.
Key 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 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.
Required Experience:
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.
Preferred ExperienceE&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.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
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 $137,000 - $165,000 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).At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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.
Our Culture:
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
