Underwriter I/II-Small Business-Renewals

Philadelphia Insurance Companies•Leawood, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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/II to join our team in our Bala Cynwyd, PA or Leawood, KS offices! Underwriter I 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 andزه 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. Underwriter II 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 and industry events. Assist in the training and development of coworkers as directed by management. May develop and maintain 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
Ability to be detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel in assigned geographic territory on agency calls
Bachelor's Degree
Three to five years of commercial lines underwriting experience

Nice To Haves

CPCU designation a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved: decides to accept or reject the application; determines appropriate premium.
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.
Assist in the training and development of coworkers as directed by management.