Underwriter, 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. A Brief Overview 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 role will work onsite 5x per week at our Chicago office location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education
- Three years underwriting experience with authority
- Proven track record of driving profitable growth
- Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
- competitive compensation package
- performance-based incentives
- health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
