Underwriting Manager (First Fire Program)

Tokio Marine HCC

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tokio Marine HCC - Public Risk Group, a member of the Tokio Marine group of companies, is a market leader in providing specialized insurance products for municipal entities. We cover counties, cities, townships, villages, police department, prisons, fire departments and more. We serve the growing insurance and risk management needs of small to medium-sized governmental entities and provide property and casualty insurance coverages in multiple states. Remote or Hybrid Work Schedule (Remote eligibility dependent on candidate location) Position Overview We are looking for an experienced and strategic Underwriting Manager to lead our First Fire program. Do you have a passion for developing underwriting teams, managing risk, and driving strategic growth? In this role, you will guide underwriting operations, assess complex risks, and ensure disciplined, profitable results for the program.

Requirements

Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant and progressive underwriting experience in Public Entity or related specialty lines.
Minimum five (5) years in a leadership or supervisory underwriting role.
Bachelor’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
Advanced knowledge of underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop underwriting staff and educate agency partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and results-focused leader who views challenges as opportunities

Nice To Haves

Advanced insurance designations (CPCU, AU, ARM, or equivalent) preferred.
Proven experience in municipal risk pools, specialty accident markets, or first responder benefit programs.
Experience with Accident and Sickness products related to public entities preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor your underwriting team to achieve excellence in underwriting performance and professional growth.
Oversee new business and renewal underwriting for the First Fire program, ensuring profitable growth.
Maintain a profitable book of business through sound risk selection, adherence to underwriting guidelines, and continuous monitoring of performance metrics.
Continuously improve policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and protect corporate assets.
Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key business partners.
Work closely with internal stakeholders in Claims, Risk Control, Compliance, IT, and Operations to achieve shared business objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in public entity emergency services underwriting.