Director of Underwriting

Tokio Marine HCC Public Risk Groupa 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.

Hybrid Work Schedule in Troy Michigan (previous office location in Auburn Hills MI)

Director of Underwriting

Position Overview

With support from the Vice President of Underwriting and COO this role will manage the creation updating and implementation of underwriting guidelines and underwriting training and staff development tools. In collaboration with senior management the role will assist in the creation of underwriting strategy and regular review of the business suite of products.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the VP of Underwriting and COO own the creation updating and implementation of Public Risk Groups underwriting rules/guidelines library.

• Contribute to the review and update of the Public Risk Groups suite of products.

• Key participant in the Public Risk Group underwriting onboarding and training program for both new and experienced hires.

• Assist Compliance in the implementation of any necessary form rule rate surcharge or tax changes.

• Perform scheduled quality control inspections on underwriters books of business to ensure adherence to business underwriting guidelines compliance controls and company best practices.

• Collaborate with VP of Underwriting Operations and IT staff to identify implement and validate system pilots and tools.

• Assist VP of Underwriting in monitoring and analyzing underwriting production metrics including but not limited to loss experience agency performance identifying trends and analyzing competitive marketing data.

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process promote business development and to remain abreast of industry trends.

• Foster superior agency relationships through outstanding customer service by clearly communicating UW appetite by routinely sharing performance metrics and by keeping agency partners apprised of industry trends.

• Collaborate closely with other functional areas of Operations Risk Control Claims and IT to accomplish goals and projects that will help build and maintain a profitable book of business.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of seven 7 years of relevant and progressive Underwriting experience in related area that includes a strong working knowledge of state laws.

• Public Entity experience a plus.

• Bachelors degree in Insurance and Risk Management Business Administration Accounting Finance a related field or the equivalent education and/or experience.

• Possession of any of the following is required: Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or equivalent insurance designation depending on specialty area.

Other Skills

• Possess and have ability to apply advanced knowledge of principles practices and procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on confidentiality tact and diplomacy

• Superior organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Knowledgeable of industry changes legal updates and technical developments related to applicable area of the Companys business to proactively respond to changing business environment

• Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel Access PowerPoint Word)

Travel Expectations: Travel up to 15

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offer a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an energetic and confident individual to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies are equalopportunity employers. Please visit www.tmhcc for more information about our companies.

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