Underwriting Director - Contract Surety

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 flexible 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. 

Argo Surety, a member of the Argo Group, was launched in 2008 to provide unparalleled service to its chosen agents and customers by offering a broad selection of surety bonds serving a diverse range of businesses and industries.  

Argo Surety currently has a challenging opportunity for a Director in Contract Surety. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Underwrites, analyzes and services complex Contract Surety accounts   
• Analyzes, evaluates, and reviews new business 
• Responsible for producing new accounts from assigned group of agents/brokers or designated geographic area 
• Through a disciplined sales management approach, develop and leverage productive agency/client relationships based on a high level of visibility with agents, brokers and clients 
• Analyze exposures and determine the appropriate surety coverage and conditions, and the assignment of premium amounts 
• Use business acumen to perform, gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposure, loss history, and economic trends that may impact the terms and conditions offered to the client 
• Manage renewal business 
• Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management system and adherence to documentation standards 

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 7+ years' experience in Underwriting Contract Surety bonds 
• Ability to exercise good business judgment when handling our clients 
• Must be detail-oriented, able to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrates the ability to produce error-free work and achieve high levels of accuracy 
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed by position and/or manager 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage many tasks simultaneously in addition to comfortably interacting with people in small groups and social situations 

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.Colorado outside of Denver metro, Maryland, Nevada, and Rhode Island Pay Ranges:$159,100—$200,300 USDCalifornia outside of San Francisco metro area, Connecticut, Denver metro area, Washington State, and New York State (including Westchester County) Pay Ranges:$174,900—$220,300 USDNew York City and San Francisco metro areas Pay Ranges:$190,900—$240,300 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 Department at 210-321-8400. 

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Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, in