Senior Underwriter
tokio marine highlandTacoma, WA
$130,000–$170,000 annually
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Senior Underwriter
tokio marine highlandTacoma, WASenior L5
$130,000–$170,000 annually
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance CarriersAll Other Insurance Related ActivitiesOther Direct Insurance Carriers
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Tokio Marine Highland is seeking a Senior Underwriter is responsible for evaluating and underwriting profitable new business in accordance with TMH Fine Art Division Underwriting Guidelines and established underwriting authority. This role also manages an existing book of business, supports the marketing of the Division’s products, and develops and maintains strong broker and agent relationships. The Underwriter contributes to the Division’s overall profitability and growth through sound risk selection, pricing, coverage decisions, and portfolio management, including recommendations regarding declined submissions and non-renewal of unprofitable business, in consultation with management as appropriate. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak business cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate, analyze, price and monitor the quality of new and in force risks in adherence with TMH Fine Art Division Underwriting Guidelines and compliance requirements.
Handle new submissions, renewals, quotes and policy change requests within established division timelines.
Capture all relevant policy and risk data for reporting purposes.
Manage the overall profitability of the assigned book of business.
Proactively communicate and follow up with brokers on new and renewal business.
Develop and maintain relationships with assigned brokers/agents.
Identify growth opportunities with new and existing broker/agent relationships including cross selling opportunities.
Regularly update and submit the broker/agent development plan and submit it to management.
Collaborate in a timely manner with all TMH departments and divisions in the performance of related duties and assignments as required.
Develop and maintain relationships with the art community.
Participate in training and continued education programs as assigned.
Maintain a P&C broker license.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of insurance experience in commercial and personal lines, specialty property, fine art or other Inland Marine lines of business.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must obtain P&C broker license within a designated time period, if not currently licensed.
- Professional and excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Efficient and high-level analytical skills
- Strong relationships in the fine art industry, especially with brokers/agents.
- Independent thinker, organized, efficient and success oriented.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and in teams.
Additional Job Details
Location:
NYC preferred, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in the office. For the right candidate, hybrid arrangements may also be considered at our offices in Frisco, TX; South Pasadena, CA; or Miami, FL. Fully remote candidates located elsewhere in the U.S. may also be considered. The base salary range for this role is $130,000–$170,000 annually. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, education, and internal pay equity.
About Tokio Marine Highland:
Tokio Marine Highland is a managing general agency that offers distinct specialty risk management solutions, including private flood, fine art, specialty property, real estate investment, and lender-placed insurance. Founded in 1962, Tokio Marine Highland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a leading specialist insurance underwriting business operating in the Lloyd’s insurance market and part of one of the world’s largest insurance groups, Tokio Marine. As one of the largest Lloyd’s syndicates, TMK benefits from Lloyd’s financial strength, including an A+ rating from AM Best. Tokio Marine Highland has office locations in Chicago, IL, Frisco, TX, Miami, FL, New York City, NY, and South Pasadena, CA. For more information, visit our website at www.tokiomarinehighland.com.Tokio Marine Highland, LLC (TMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TMH’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunities for all.
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