Underwriter I/II-Small Business-Renewals

About the role

The Underwriter I/II position at Philadelphia Insurance Companies is responsible for evaluating property & casualty insurance applications, determining risk, and setting appropriate premiums. The role involves assisting in product knowledge, maintaining market awareness, and communicating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved and decides to accept or reject the application; determines appropriate premium.
• Aids 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.
• Develops and maintains relationships with agency representatives.

Requirements

• College Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of underwriting experience with a carrier handling Commercial Package business in a production focused underwriting capacity
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel in assigned geographic territory on agency calls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 to 5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• CPCU designation a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Travel ability

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our benefits also include volunteer benefits, paid vacation, medical benefits, educational incentives, family friendly benefits, and investment incentives. For more details, visit https://www.phly.com/Careers/default.aspx.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may involve some travel.