Underwriter I
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
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Job overview
Philadelphia Insurance Companies is hiring an Underwriter I. Philadelphia Insurance Companies seeks an Underwriter I to evaluate property and casualty insurance applications, determine risk, accept or reject submissions, and set appropriate premiums while maintaining product knowledge and market awareness.
Key focus areas include Assist in determining acceptability, conditions and pricing of specific property & casualty insurance risks and coverage, Maintain familiarity with products, services, priorities and target markets in the property & casualty line, and Maintain familiarity with loss experience, business conditions of key accounts and loss trends.
Important skills include Underwriting, Agribusiness Coverage, Attention To Detail, Organization, Analytical, and Results Oriented. Preferred (not required): Property & Casualty Insurance and Effective Communication.
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Description
Marketing Statement:
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.
We are looking for a Underwriter I to join our Underwriting team!
Summary:
Evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved: decides to accept or reject the application; determines appropriate premium.
A typical day will include the following:
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Assists in determining the acceptability, conditions and pricing of specific property & casualty insurance risks and associated coverage
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Maintains familiarity with the products, services, priorities and target markets in the property & casualty line of business or insurance segment.
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Maintains familiarity with the loss experience and business conditions of key accounts as well as loss trends and any major legal or economic factors affecting the property & casualty line of business.
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Communicates effectively with colleagues in underwriting and all support areas in order to meet the property & casualty insurance needs of customers.
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May accompany senior underwriter or marketing representative on appointments in assigned territory and industry events.
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May develop and maintain relationships with agency representatives.
Qualifications:
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Two to five years of experience in underwriting
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Agribusiness coverage experience a plus
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College Degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required
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Must have attention-to-detail skills and possess a strong degree of organization
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Must be analytical, results-oriented, and possess a strong sense of urgency,
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Must have good people and agency relationship building skills
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EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities. If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at https://www.phly.com/Careers/default.aspx
REQNUMBER: 10001055
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