Underwriting Manager - Human Services (Bala Cynwyd, PA)

Job Description

Marketing Statement

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.

Duties

We are looking for a Underwriting Manager to join our team

Summary -

Manages a team of underwriting staff members, including technical support staff to ensure timely processing, quoting and issuance of new and/or renewal business, and other functions to support the underwriting team work flow process.


A typical day will include the following:

Supervises and assists a small staff in providing routine organizational underwriting and rating services to meet underwriting performance and service goals.

Manage a team of underwriting staff members, including technical and/or support staff, to ensure timely processing, quoting and issuance of new and/or renewal business, and other functions to support the underwriting team work flow process.

Oversees and/or assists in training new employees, participates in the recruitment process and recommends and supports individual development plans of assigned underwriting team.

Oversees day-to-day activities and operations of the underwriting group with authority for routine personnel actions and performance management responsibilities. Participates in the performance review process and evaluates performance of team members in conjunction with Underwriting Manager or AVP.

Ensures compliance with underwriting processes, guidelines, policies, standards and supervisory practices as well as laws and regulations governing the insurance industry through daily interaction and scheduled team meetings.

Communicates operational issues to underwriting team and/or department management and monitors achievement of team goals and inititiatives in response to these issues.

Recommends possible improvements to underwriting policies, processes, guidelines and practices.

Acts as liaison in solving processing and compliance issues involving other departments (example IT, Compliance).

Also acts as primary underwriter for an assigned territory and/or book of business depending on workflow needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is strongly Preferred

• 10 years of commercial package underwriting experience

• Two to four years of supervisory experience preferred

EEO Statement

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status,  sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law. 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities.  If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.

Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at  https://www.phly.com/Careers/default.aspx

US Citizenship

How to Apply

Apply at http://careers.phly.com.