Underwriter Trainee

About the Role

Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, is seeking an Underwriter Trainee to join their team in Bala Cynwyd, PA or Leawood, KS. This role provides support and assistance to property & casualty (P&C) underwriting staff by handling administrative and routine underwriting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Take pricing referrals, coverage questions, and endorsement referrals on the Automatic book according to delegated underwriting authority and guidelines.
• Accurately enter all new and renewal submissions.
• Update the workflow tracking system with appropriate entries.
• Run reports to determine assignments.
• Complete account status follow-up by contacting agents, brokers, and the PHLY marketing department via the most appropriate method of communication.
• Contact agents, brokers, and the marketing department to clarify and correct inconsistent, incorrect, or missing application/submission information.
• Conduct follow-ups with agents, brokers, and the marketing department on binding conditions and additional information requests.
• Learn and understand key components of common products in the property & casualty line of business.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of company workflow and company procedures.
• Support property & casualty underwriting staff using the necessary systems, forms, methods, and procedures.
• Interact with and learn the role of other groups (loss control, claims, administration, etc.) in providing P&C products and services to routine accounts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Basic knowledge of insurance products.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous 401K match.
• 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.