Underwriter, Inland Marine

Summary

Join Argo Group as a highly capable Inland Marine Underwriter to join our team. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing of Inland Marine lines of business.

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
• Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation preferred
• 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

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)
• Voluntary benefits
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development
• Employee Referral program