Senior Underwriter​/AVP Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty

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.

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.

As a Senior Underwriter or AVP Underwriter on our Wholesale Excess Casualty Team in Los Angeles or San Francisco, you’ll work in a hybrid capacity, spending three days in the office and two days remotely.

You bring a strong underwriting background and a commitment to delivering exceptional service and results.

• You’ll help develop a profitable book of middle to large market-sized E&S Excess Casualty business for General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within your designated underwriting territory.
• You’ll assist in implementing a growth plan for your region and help build brand awareness for Everest.
• You’ll underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
• You’ll adhere to underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
• You’ll build and manage a diverse and profitable book of business.
• You’ll cultivate productive relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
• You’ll develop and manage pricing and risk selection standards that align with strategic goals and financial targets.
• You’ll collaborate effectively with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
• You’ll stay informed about competitor strategies and the broader insurance marketplace.

• 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, with the ability to support leadership in building a profitable portfolio.
• 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%.

• Exceptional relationship‑building across business functions.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate risk and portfolio data.
• Excellent sales and negotiation capabilities.

The base salary range for this position is $,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).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. 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. The company is willing also to provide accommodations in the application or interview process.

• Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

• Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

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. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Contact Everest Benefits at ever for accommodations.