Underwriter I

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.

About the role

Evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved, decides to accept or reject the application, and determines appropriate premium.

• Assists in determining the acceptability, conditions and pricing of specific property & casualty insurance risks and associated coverage.
• Maintains familiarity with the products, services, priorities and target markets in the property & casualty line of business or insurance segment.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues in underwriting and all support areas in order to meet the property & casualty insurance needs of customers.
• May accompany senior underwriter or marketing representative on appointments in assigned territory and industry events.
• May develop and maintain relationships with agency representatives.

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience in underwriting.
• Agribusiness coverage experience a plus.
• College Degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Must have attention-to-detail skills and possess a strong degree of organization.
• Must be analytical, results-oriented, and possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Must have good people and agency relationship building skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous 401K match.
• Paid vacation.
• Medical benefits.
• Educational incentives.
• Family friendly benefits.
• Investment incentives.