Underwriting Director, HPI
Tokio Marine HCC - Los Angeles, CA
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Join to apply for the Underwriting Director, HPI role at Tokio Marine HCCAbout Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC): TMHCC brings 50 years of service to the specialty insurance industry, offering over 100 products to commercial customers in 180 countries. Every policy we write is special, enabling clients to do amazing things, from insuring crops to rock concerts to international travel assistance. Organic growth and over 60 successful acquisitions have grown our 2023 Gross Written Premium (GWP) to over $7.5 Billion. Our workforce has grown to 4,300 worldwide. TMHCC values integrity, empowerment, and commitment to customer service, and fosters a culture of innovation, communication, and collaboration. What We Offer Competitive salary and employee benefit package Strong learning culture Growth perspectives 6% 401K match 20 days of PTO and 2 Floating Days Paid parental leave An opportunity to love what you do Job Summary Manages the daily operations of the Allied Healthcare Professional Insurance underwriting unit, including planning, prioritizing, directing the workflow, serving as a resource, and interfacing with Senior Management. Utilizes subject-matter expertise in Allied Healthcare and Social Services Professional Liability to develop underwriters and grow the book profitably. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of underwriters, provide training, and review referrals to support meeting underwriting unit goals. Serve as a resource to departmental staff on underwriting procedures, guidelines, and industry trends. Review claims and loss trends to recommend rate and coverage changes. Review new and renewal policy applications; manage risk associated with underwriting. Ensure the unit meets guidelines and adheres to company policy by reviewing work and providing feedback. Provide higher level underwriting approval or denial; authorize special policy conditions, manuscript endorsements, or negotiate commissions. Design and implement policies, processes, procedures, and rules to meet reporting requirements, improve efficiency, and safeguard assets. Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate underwriting and stay abreast of industry trends. Serve as the subject-matter expert and primary contact for operations-related technology innovations for assigned projects. Competencies Planning: Direct development of short- and long-term plans; coordinate resources to execute strategies. Communication: Communicate plans/results; contribute to management/technical reports and briefings. Business Controls and Policies: Comply with corporate policies; implement cost-effective controls; test controls. People Management: HR responsibility for direct reports including hiring, training, performance reviews, and coaching. Required Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), or equivalent designation and/or experience in the specialty area. Experience 8-10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in a specialty area with knowledge of state insurance laws. 6+ years in a leadership role. Regular travel up to 25% of time. Other Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication with emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple tasks. Knowledge of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments relevant to the role. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word). Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Insurance Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role and may be subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-10-08