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Tokio Marine HCC · 20 hours ago

Underwriting Manager (First Fire Program)

Tokio Marine HCC - Public Risk Group is a market leader in providing specialized insurance products for municipal entities. The Underwriting Manager will lead the First Fire program, guiding underwriting operations, assessing complex risks, and ensuring profitable results while developing the underwriting team and managing relationships with brokers and clients.

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Comp. & Benefits

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

Qualification

Underwriting expertiseRisk managementLeadership experienceAdvanced insurance designationsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingOrganizational abilities

Required

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
Proven experience in municipal risk pools, specialty accident markets, or first responder benefit programs
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

Preferred

Advanced insurance designations (CPCU, AU, ARM, or equivalent)
Experience with Accident and Sickness products related to public entities

Benefits

Competitive salary and employee benefit package

Company

Tokio Marine HCC

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Tokio Marine HCC focuses on what matters most; our people.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Susan Rivera
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
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Chris Skarinka
President of the Public Risk Group
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