Underwriting Trainee, Casualty

BP&C • Chicago, IL

2d • $56,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Argo /Farm Family currently has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter Trainee to join our team. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing of our Casualty line of business. This role will work on-site 5x per week at our Chicago or New York City office location. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

Requirements

• A genuine excitement to not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations on each and every interaction with the customer.
• An ongoing desire to continually improve and enhance your skill level through continuing education and self-development.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Ability to negotiate a strong position while balancing the needs of the client and our underwriting strategy
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right. We are looking for people with a proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results.
• Excellent ability to collect, analyze, and apply information within our underwriting guidelines with accuracy and good judgment
• We look for individuals who can take direction and suggestions but can demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative to attempt resolutions on their own.
• A working knowledge of computer programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organization skills and strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new and renewal submissions.
• Learn and develop an understanding of the professional lines insurance marketplace. This includes policy contract language and intent.
• Take accounts through the new business and renewal process, including but not limited to quote, bind, and issue.
• Participate in the marketing and communication of our products and services to our retail and wholesale brokers.
• Develop broker relations as well as establish new relationships to attract business opportunities.
• Attend client and broker meetings as requested with other Argo Pro representatives.
• Become aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to form a basis of understanding of professional lines underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.
• Special projects and assignments as requested.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees