Argo Group is hiring a
Programs Intern

Summary

The job description is for a Programs Intern position at Argo Group in San Antonio, TX (with consideration given to Chicago, IL or New York, NY). The intern will support the full lifecycle of program operations and assist in various activities. Core qualifications include a college degree, quick learning skills, professional demeanor, excellent customer service skills, detail-orientation, effective communication skills, quantitative skills, PC skills, familiarity with SQL, accounting or finance coursework/experience, and basic understanding of data management.

Requirements

• College degree with a general understanding of the commercial Insurance industry preferred
• Quick learner with the ability to identify creative solutions to increase efficiency and solve problems for the business unit
• Flexible and adaptable to changing direction, adjusting priorities on multiple tasks while maintaining clear communication with Commercial Programs leadership
• Must display a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in time sensitive service focused environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Quantitative skills to support analytics and drive portfolio insight
• Strong PC skills, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of program operations including sourcing, diligence, onboarding, and ongoing management of programs
• Assist in streamlining program management and delivering solutions that elevate Argo’s offerings
• Support ongoing regulatory compliance and State Department of Insurance management
• Assist in various activities such as data management and the integration of external partners into Argo systems
• Help to conduct underwriting file reviews and participate in strategic program audits
• Generate regular reports with analytics and insights, supporting both internal and external partners
• Assist in the maintenance of the Program Management Checklist, ensuring smooth operations from end-to-end

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with or strong interest in learning SQL preferred
• Accounting coursework or experience preferred
• Finance coursework or experience preferred

Benefits

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing
• Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, and holiday hours
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs
• Generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training 'Top 125' Companies
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually