Underwriter I, Primary Casualty
About The Position
Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for an Underwriter in their Primary Casualty line of business. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in -office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus at least one year of underwriting or equivalent experience and education.
- Strong computer skills. Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
- Strong customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude needed.
- Must be able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of data and information.
- Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross sell or address processing requirements.
- Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided.
- 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
- Ability to travel
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
- Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our appointed brokers.
- Assist regional manager and product leaders in further developing existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships to attract business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
- Use market contacts to bring in new business, gather and share market intelligence and cross sell various products.
- Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.
- Actively participate in client and broker meetings.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off
- professional development opportunities
- annual bonus based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
