Underwriter II, GBU

Tokio Marine Group•Plano, TX

About The Position

Evaluate and price Risk Management Multi Line accounts within designated authority. Determine account acceptability and recommend underwriting action consistent with corporate and departmental goals and objectives. Continue to develop critical risk evaluation skills by gradually handling accounts of increasing complexity. The role requires applying current underwriting guidelines and procedures, assessing exposures, determining pricing, and taking or recommending appropriate underwriting action. The Underwriter handles account transactions and documentation, coordinates account activities with internal teams and producers, maintains market knowledge, and develops producer relationships while delivering effective customer service.

Requirements

At least 1 year of GBU underwriting experience or 2 years of small commercial underwriting experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with TMA internal systems.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Understand, comply with, and maintain current knowledge of underwriting guidelines, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Analyze and evaluate exposures; determine and recommend underwriting actions, appropriate pricing levels, and underwriting alternatives.
Take underwriting action within delegated authority and refer transactions exceeding that authority with recommendations through established procedures.
Handle underwriting transactions, including file documentation, regulatory compliance, proposal and binder issuance, and ordering Loss Control surveys.
Prepare referrals, quotations, renewals, reinsurance placements, filings, and account advisories accurately and on time according to established guidelines and procedures.
Complete file documentation and rating schedules in compliance with internal underwriting and state regulatory requirements.
Coordinate account activities with other departments, underwriters, account executive officers, and producers within the scope of account ownership and authority.
Maintain effective communication and rapport with Client Solutions, insureds as applicable, producers, other departments, and unit staff.
Provide clear and concise requests and instructions regarding account transactions to other departments and unit members.
Stay current with market intelligence.
Prioritize work to meet producer deadlines and company service standards, and take ownership of maintaining and improving customer service.
Independently develop and manage relationships with producers who handle risk management accounts.
Register for in-house and industry-sponsored seminars and webinars relevant to Commercial Insurance.
Comply with proper internal controls necessary to perform job functions and administrative activities.