Senior Underwriter

Summary

Join Argo Group, a leader in specialty insurance, where you'll thrive in a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. As an underwriter, you'll review policies, determine risks, and manage assigned territory. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer flexible workplace policies, comprehensive health and wellness options, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or one to three years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of NY Construction underwriting experience with authority
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU desirable
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to travel
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Review policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority
• Determine whether to accept, modify, or decline risks
• Oversee and approve endorsements as indicated
• Resolve premium audit disputes within assigned territory
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges
• Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state
• Conduct external agency audits
• Consult with general agents/brokers to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain underwriting guidelines
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including management of agents and travel to agent offices
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Generous benefits package
• Compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, and holiday hours
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options
• Dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings
• 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)
• 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
• Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually