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Everest

Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty

Everest, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty

Join Everest Insurance Company as a Senior Underwriter or AVP Underwriter to build a profitable book of middle to large market E&S Primary Casualty business within our Wholesale Primary Casualty team across Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, or Chicago. In this hybrid role, you will work three days in the office and two days remotely, focusing on General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within a designated territory. 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

A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus). 5+ years of wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with a proven ability to support leadership strategies. Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Auto segments. A self‑motivated, independent approach with strong underwriting discipline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong relationship‑building and coaching abilities. The ability to assess risk exposures and natural hazards. Willingness to travel up to 25%. The base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $190,000 annually. All offers include access to a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 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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