Sr. Underwriting Specialist - TMS Excess Casualty (Any PHLY office)

Philadelphia Insurance Companies; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Insurance Companies is seeking a Sr. Underwriting Specialist to join our TMS Excess Casualty team at our office locations. You will apply top-tier risk assessment and underwriting expertise to determine acceptability on complex, high-limit accounts.

Under broad management direction, you will mentor others, participate in market development, and deliver expert guidance on proposals and terms. National scope and recognition within the industry are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 15 years of related industry experience or Excess Casualty coverage (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Mentors, trains and/or supervises less experienced underwriters.
• Conducts analysis and applies appropriate underwriting techniques to evaluate risk acceptability.
• Delivers technical guidance as an expert resource providing assistance and training to junior staff.
• Prepares and participates in proposals to producers and/or accounts, negotiating terms and conditions.
• Prepares and participates in marketing activities for business development and relationship building.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job 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.

Description

We are looking for a Sr. Underwriting Specialist to join our TMS Excess Casualty team in any of our PHLY office locations!

Summary

Under broad management direction, independently works at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Underwrites and markets assigned products by delivering highest levels of risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine underwriting acceptability. Often one-of-a-kind subject matter expert potentially with national responsibility; not part of the normal career path.

A typical day will include the following

• Mentors, trains and/or supervises less experienced underwriters.
• Conducts analysis and applies appropriate underwriting techniques necessary to make an accurate evaluation of risk acceptability.
• Delivers technical guidance as an expert resource providing assistance and training to junior level employees.
• Prepares and participates in proposals to producers and/or accounts negotiating terms and conditions.
• Prepares and participates in marketing activities for business development and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 15 years of related industry experience or Excess Casualty coverage (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of requirements)

National salary range $138,400 - 154,700

Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.

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.

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

Summary

Under broad management direction, independently works at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Underwrites and markets assigned products by delivering highest levels of risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine underwriting acceptability. Often one-of-a-kind subject matter expert potentially with national responsibility; not part of the normal career path.