Senior Underwriter, AVP Underwriter – Wholesale Excess Casualty

Everest

Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter at Everest developing and managing E&S Excess Casualty business. Focused on broker relationships and profitable book growth for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Excess Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines.
Assist in implementing a growth plan for the region and help build brand awareness for Everest.
Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
Adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
Build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business.
Cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
Develop and manage pricing and risk selection standards that align with strategic goals and financial targets.
Collaborate effectively with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
Stay informed about competitor strategies and the broader insurance marketplace.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
5+ years of relevant wholesale casualty underwriting experience.
Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Automobile segments.
A self-motivated, independent approach while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Excellent relationship-building and coaching abilities.
A keen ability to assess risk-inherent exposures and natural hazards.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
401k match
retirement savings plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Underwriting GuidelinesRisk Selection StandardsPricing StrategiesMarket AnalysisAccount Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCoaching AbilitiesSelf-Motivated

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related FieldInsurance Designations