Underwriter I

Philadelphia Insurance Companies•Alpharetta, GA

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 to join our Underwriting team! Evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved: decides to accept or reject the application; determines appropriate premium.

Requirements

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.