Underwriting Supervisor I - Core (Bala Cynwyd, PA -Boston, MA -Alpharetta, GA -Naperville, IL - Leawood, KS)

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 Supervisor I to join our team

Summary -

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

A typical day will include the following:

Manage the work and the associated workflow for the underwriting team in accordance with established MBO's.

Oversees day-to-day activities and operations of the underwriting group with authority for most personnel actions and performance management responsibilities.

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

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.

Oversee and/or assist in training new employees and participate in the recruitment process.

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

Work in concert with Management Team on delegation and follow through of assigned objectives.

Recommends and supports individual development plans of assigned underwriting team.

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.

Monitor achievement of MBO goals and recommend changes as necessary.

Qualifications

• 4 year College Degree or 4 years’ experience in Underwriting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates leadership skill including effective written, oral, listening, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and critical thinking skills

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