Underwriting Manager or AVP, Underwriting; Plano, TX

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. We are looking for a Underwriting Manager or AVP to join our team in the Dallas, TX area working hybrid out of our Plano, TX office!

Supervises the largest, most complex elements of the organization's insurance underwriting activities and staff by maintaining direct involvement in resolving the most complex underwriting challenges. A typical day will include the following:
Provides leadership establishing, implementing and continually improving organizational underwriting guidelines and supervisory practices consistent with regulatory requirements, standards, industry best practices and company needs. Provides supervision and oversight of day-to-day activities and operations of the underwriting group with full authority for personnel actions and performance management responsibilities consistent with that of lower management. Supervises and assists staff in performing the organization's most challenging, critical underwriting services to achieve established underwriting performance goals and key service indicators.

Mentors and develops underwriting staff regarding the roles, responsibilities and practices within the department. Works with management on assigned production plans and objectives on marketing and underwriting level.

• Ten plus years’ experience in commercial multi-lines property and casualty underwriting with a carrier.
• A minimum of 5 years prior supervisory experience preferred but required at AVP level.
• Bachelor's Degree plus CPCU, IIA or CIC course work.
• Must have attention-to-detail skills and possess a strong degree of organization.
• Must be analytical, results-oriented, and possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency.

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match.

Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at

PHLY delivers comprehensive insurance coverage and risk management expertise in over 120 specialized business markets across the country. For over 60 years, we've focused on delivering unsurpassed customer service to our policyholders, agents, and broker partners. Headquartered just outside of Philadelphia and with more than 2,000 employees strategically located across the U.S., we consistently provide value-added coverages and services to customers.

Our commitment to unsurpassed customer service, industry-leading financial strength, and talented employees help set us apart from other companies. PHLY is also a proud a member of the Tokio Marine Group, one of the largest global insurance groups in the world and a top 20 P/C carrier in the U.S.
* * Based on a June 2022 AM Best Report on net written premium