Underwriter I

Philadelphia Insurance Companies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Insurance Companies in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Underwriter I to evaluate property and casualty applications, determine risk, and set pricing. This role supports the underwriting team and may engage with agencies to grow our regional portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in underwriting, attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work with colleagues and agency partners in a fast-paced environment within the Tokio Marine group.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Underwriting

Attention to detail

Organization

Analytical

Urgency

People & agency relations

Education

College Degree

Equivalent experience

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.

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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

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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:

If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential
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