Argo Group is hiring a
Underwriter, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Argo Group is seeking an experienced Inland Marine Underwriter to join their team. This production underwriting position requires a candidate with a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related insurance experience, preferably in Inland Marine lines. The role involves reviewing and pricing policies, interacting with brokers, managing assigned portfolios, and participating in educational sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education
• Three years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in Inland Marine lines
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges
• Interact in person, via email, and by phone with brokers to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain company positions
• Manage assigned portfolio in underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports/dashboards
• Complete underwriting analysis and maintain complete underwriting file
• Resolve audit disputes within assigned territory
• Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state
• Participate in educational sessions within the department

Preferred Qualifications

Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation preferred

Benefits

• 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
• 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