Surety Underwriter II
Walnut Creek, Pasadena, Mission Viejo, and San Diego Location Mission Viejo, CA, United States Date Posted: Jan 8, 2026 Job ID: 10000671
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Job Description
Marketing Statement
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 Wards Top 50 and rated A by A.M.Best.
We are looking for a Sr. Surety Underwriter to join our team in either our Walnut Creek, Pasadena, Mission Viejo, or San Diego offices.
Summary
Under limited direction and supervision, underwrites and markets assigned products by providing high levels of risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine underwriting acceptability. May provide high level of financial analysis to determine credit quality.
A typical day will include the following:
• Participates in the producer management process, which may include but is not limited to premium collections. • Prepares underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits. Minimum authority is $1,000,000 Surety. • Prepares and participates in marketing activities within the region to promote the development of new business. • Gathers and analyzes information, applies appropriate underwriting techniques necessary to make an accurate evaluation of acceptability of risk. May evaluate credit quality. • Prepares and participates in proposals to producers and/or accounts, negotiating terms and conditions. • May ensure credit quality of accounts managed while maintaining and updating underwriting files.
Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree • At least three years of contract surety underwriting experience, preferably with a carrier. • AFSB designation preferred. • The ability to manage multiple priorities, generate new business, and be detail-oriented.
EEO Statement
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.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allows us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development, and internal career opportunities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment with growth potential, please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits, and Investment Incentives can be found at https://www.phly.com/Careers/default.aspx
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