Senior Underwriter, NY Construction

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 Group is actively recruiting a Sr. Underwriter based in the NY Metro area.  This Underwriter can be remote or aligned to the NY office in Midtown West.

Job Duties:

Responsible for:

New business production of primary and excess casualty construction business in line with Argo construction's appetite.  

• Manage wholesale broker relationships in the NY state and surrounding states territory. 
• Analyze complex construction exposures through research and collaboration with appointed wholesale brokers. 
• Produce liability solutions with risk appropriate terms and pricing, adhering to Argo's underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
• Negotiate exposure appropriate terms and pricing options.
• Develop and enhance brokerage relationships through demonstration of underwriting excellence and service. 
• Utilize Argo underwriting tools and systems to adhere with all operational and pricing guidelines.
• Collaborate with claims and management on complex losses
• Mentor Jr. level underwriters and provide training where needed.
• Travel as needed to broker and internal Argo events. 
• Provide clear and complete policy documentation in line with Argo policy standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of state laws, including nuances of NY labor law.
• Critical thinking and an ability to make informed decisions. 
• Strong understanding of policy form and 
• Highly organized approach to time management. 
• Bachelor’s degree or at least twelve years of related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight to ten years NY Contracting underwriting experience with authority in excess and surplus lines.
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel. 

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. 

To all recruitment agencies:  Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.   Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report to learn more about Argo.    

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or brea