Senior Underwriter, Environmental

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.  

Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel: 

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. 
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully. 
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed. 

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us. 

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Underwriter, Environmental to join our team in Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, or Houston. This role will support the Environmental Team through effective underwriting of new and renewal Environmental business, according to authority level and established guidelines, participate in special projects, and provide mentoring for less experienced staff.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Underwrite Environmental Insurance coverage lines including General Liability, Contractors, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Premises Pollution Liability and Excess Liability.
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including management of brokers and travel to broker offices.
• Establish and communicate underwriting profit goals and other measurements including loss ratio, new business development, policy count, account retention, etc.
• Analyze individual risks and book of business results to manage and control underwriting exposure and pricing strategy consistent with company objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities. Work with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs.
• Represent the company at networking functions and other industry-related events that present and promote departmental initiatives to other external constituencies as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs.
• Act as a role model demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the aspiration values of Argo Group, continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related field of study required.
• At least five years underwriting experience required, preferably in environmental or casualty excess and surplus lines.
• Environmental Consulting experience is a plus.  Includes but not limited to Phase I & Phase II investigations, Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation Projects, Environmental Compliance, Storage Tank work, etc., or,
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will be outgoing and enjoy meeting people and building professional relationships.
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven track record of A+ performance and exceeding expectations.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, ImageRight.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

California Pay Range:$122,400—$145,600 USD

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Departmen