Underwriter II - Small Business Unit

Philadelphia Insurance Companies•Lower Merion Township, PA

8d•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 an Underwriter II to join our Small Business Unit new business team! This role evaluates property & casualty insurance applications to determine the risk involved, decides to accept or reject the application, and determines the appropriate premium.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-4 years of commercial package underwriting experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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 and industry events.
Assist in the training and development of coworkers as directed by management.
May develop and maintain relationships with agency representatives.