Senior Underwriter / AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty

Overview

Title : Senior Underwriter / AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty

Company : Everest Insurance Company

Job Category : Underwriting

About Everest : 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 Everest Evolution™

Everest Evolution™, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest Evolution™ offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale exclusivity for various products.

About the Role

Everest Evolution™ is looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter or AVP Underwriter—to join our Wholesale Primary Casualty Team in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, or Chicago. In this hybrid role, you’ll work three days in the office and two days remotely, helping build a profitable book of middle to large market E&S Primary Casualty business. Your focus will be on General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within a designated territory.

You’ll also play a key role in implementing a regional growth plan, increasing brand awareness, and driving success for both your team and the region—all while delivering exceptional service and underwriting results.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
• Build and manage a diverse, profitable book of business.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
• Set and manage pricing and risk selection standards to meet strategic and financial goals.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
• Stay informed on competitor strategies and market trends.

What You Bring

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. The rate of compensation offered 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 don’t 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 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

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

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.

Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location : San Francisco, CA

Additional Locations : Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA

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. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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