Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group, a member of the Tokio Marine Group of Companies, has an exciting, entry level opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant at our Blue Bell, PA branch office.   

Are you a multi-tasker able to handle multiple processes at the same time?

Are you a good detective for finding inconsistencies and missing information?

We are looking for a motivated individual to support our team of commercial bond underwriters by servicing thousands of different commercial surety bonds.  Our Blue Bell office is comprised of a collaborative team of professionals.  

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Underwriting Assistant is to assist our Underwriters with day-to-day tasks. Responsibilities include review of company information profiles for completeness and accuracy, researching company histories, and maintaining agent records.  Additionally, assist with developing future opportunities through collaborative, service-minded business relationships.

Performance Objectives and Timeline

• During the first 30 days: Ask questions and take a lot of notes to understand surety bond terminology, processes, and systems.  Develop trusting relationships with co-workers and clients, as well as with staff at various TMHCC Surety offices. 
• During the first 3 months: Assist with quotes.  Set up electronic files and gather reports from various sources.  Accurately enter critical and technical information into systems.  Prepare internal documents.
• During the first 6 months and beyond: Effectively prioritize assignments to support multiple team members.  Easily navigate between systems to maintain client accounts and process team’s requests. 

Experience & Education Qualifications

• College graduate is preferred.
• AP/Billing background is a plus
• Systems: Facility with using programs, systems, and gathering information from multiple sources
• Success characteristics:
  • Basic understanding of financial information and analytical skills
  • Keen eye for accuracy, details, finding errors / missing information
  • Customer service mindset – responsive with external customers and internal colleagues
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
  • Curiosity to learn, and initiative to do more

 
Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance company with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other locations. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, a hybrid schedule, and the strength, stability, growth, and profitability that comes from being a member of the Tokio Marine Group of Companies.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.  Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.