Director, Underwriting Global Business

Tokio Marine Group•Plano, TX

About The Position

This is an underwriting leadership role responsible for the management, creation, and oversight of the Global Business Unit. The position involves underwriting commercial casualty risks in alignment with Tokio Marine America’s corporate goals and guidelines. It also supports new business production and existing client retention through collaboration with Client Solutions and engagement with producers and customers.

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent preferred.
CPCU or equivalent Professional designation preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years underwriting casualty risks at a P&C insurance carrier.
Management experience.
Proven track record with compliance related issues.
Proficiency with personal computer and related software applications (MS Office, etc.).
Ability to do quantitative analysis, including root cause analysis and retrospective calculations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive team participation and attributes preferred.

Responsibilities

Review new casualty business, renewal, and endorsement requests.
Gather, analyze, and evaluate all provided information to determine acceptability based on underwriting guidelines and sound judgment.
Manage all personnel within the underwriting unit, including interviewing, onboarding, recommending salary adjustments and promotions, and managing performance issues.
Assess training needs of Underwriting staff and assist in implementing staff development plans.
Cooperate with co-workers to foster a team atmosphere.
Establish and monitor workflows to meet goals.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with producers.
Utilize effective sales and negotiation skills to obtain and retain accounts on the most profitable terms available.
Work closely with other internal departments such as Client Solutions, Loss Control, Claims, and Accounting to meet client service goals and increase knowledge on accounts.
Follow TMA and Department of Insurance Guidelines to ensure the profitability and compliance of the book of business.
Train other team members and participate in the self-audit process to ensure compliance.
Lead and/or participate in the implementation of Strategic Initiatives.
Prepare and/or provide input into reports or special projects.
Comply with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities.
Perform ongoing analysis of business processes related to the productivity of the Underwriting unit.
Collaborate and coordinate business process improvement strategies and revisions with all internal stakeholders.
Obtain leadership support of proposed changes.
Oversee and monitor all aspects related to the implementation stages of business process improvement initiatives and report results to leadership.
Document, revise, and update procedures and policies as needed.