Senior Inland Marine Underwriter

Tokio Marine Group•New York City, NY

About The Position

Tokio Marine is seeking a Senior Inland Marine Underwriter responsible for the planned profitability, growth, and retention of commercial inland marine business. This role involves working with retail brokers, wholesale brokers, and managing general agents across the United States. The company has a long history in the U.S. market, is licensed in all states, and offers a wide range of commercial property and casualty insurance. Tokio Marine Holdings is a large, globally recognized insurer with a strong financial rating.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of commercial underwriting experience or equivalent, including heavy Inland Marine experience preferred.
Organized.
Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce new business and renew existing portfolio in accordance with plan.
Achieve loss ratio plan by determining acceptability of accounts based on underwriting guidelines and sound risk-taking judgment.
Apply leadership skills with co-workers, fostering a teaming approach.
Work within established work-flows to meet region time service goals.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with producers, key clients and any other external distribution channels.
Utilize effective sales and negotiation skills to obtain and retain accounts on the most profitable terms possible for TMA.
Work closely with other internal departments such as operations, loss control, claims, marketing, audit and accounting to meet client service goals and increase knowledge and profitability on your accounts.
Follow TMA and divisional underwriting guidelines to ensure the profitability and efficiency of your book of business.
Identify, qualify and appoint new key production broker and wholesaler operations for specialty marine appointments – especially in territories with minimal current writings.
Make use of current TMA technology to process your work.
Update skills as necessary, including but not limited to Excel programs, Word and PowerPoint.
Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.