Underwriter, Excess Casualty

BP&C • New York City, NY

2d • $80,000 - $204,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc . and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. (“BWS”), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions. Job Description Argo Group has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter within our Excess Casualty business. This is a production-focused underwriting role responsible for underwriting, marketing, and growing a profitable portfolio while building strong broker and client relationships. This position is onsite, five days per week, in our New York City office (centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, approximately five blocks from Penn Station).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with underwriting authority appropriate to experience level; professional designations (CPCU, IIA) preferred
• Experience underwriting Excess Casualty or related lines, with established wholesale broker relationships (Northeast U.S. preferred)
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to underwrite complex risks profitably
• Execution-focused, adaptable, and customer-driven mindset with a track record of results
• Proficiency in Xactimate, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• professional designations (CPCU, IIA) preferred
• Experience underwriting Excess Casualty or related lines, with established wholesale broker relationships (Northeast U.S. preferred)

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal Excess Casualty submissions within assigned authority
• Drive profitable growth through active marketing and broker engagement
• Build and expand strong retail and wholesale broker relationships in targeted territories
• Participate in broker and client meetings and leverage market insight to generate opportunities
• Maintain a healthy submission pipeline to achieve production and portfolio mix goals
• Contribute to special projects and support team development as needed

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees