Senior Underwriter, Environmental

Summary

Join Argo Group, a specialty insurance leader, as a remote Senior Underwriter, Environmental, based in the New York City Metropolitan area. You will underwrite environmental insurance coverage, manage your territory, establish profit goals, analyze risks, cultivate business relationships, and mentor junior staff. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of underwriting experience (preferably in environmental or casualty excess and surplus lines), and strong communication and analytical skills. Argo offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work policies, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related field of study required
• At least five years underwriting experience required, preferably in environmental or casualty excess and surplus lines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The successful candidate will be outgoing and enjoy meeting people and building professional relationships
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• A proven track record of A+ performance and exceeding expectations
• Ability to travel
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, ImageRight

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Environmental Insurance coverage lines including General Liability, Contractors, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Premises Pollution Liability and Excess Liability
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including management of brokers and travel to broker offices
• Establish and communicate underwriting profit goals and other measurements including loss ratio, new business development, policy count, account retention, etc
• Analyze individual risks and book of business results to manage and control underwriting exposure and pricing strategy consistent with company objectives
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities
• Work with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs
• Represent the company at networking functions and other industry-related events that present and promote departmental initiatives to other external constituencies as appropriate
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities
• Collaborate with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs
• Act as a role model demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the aspiration values of Argo Group, continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Consulting experience is a plus.  Includes but not limited to Phase I & Phase II investigations, Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation Projects, Environmental Compliance, Storage Tank work, etc

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.  In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include 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), 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.   Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs
• 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