Underwriter I, Commercial Public Management Liability

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, through its operating subsidiaries, offers high-quality Commercial Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance products and services tailored to the needs of businesses and public entities. Our experienced underwriting team is dedicated to providing effective solutions for all types of companies.  We hire the best people, so we can deliver the best solutions.

 

We are looking for a highly capable Underwriter I to join our team. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing of Public Company Management Liability lines of business. The desired locations for this role are Chicago, Texas, or California.

 

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
• Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our appointed brokers.
• Assist regional manager and product leaders in further developing existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships to attract business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.

 

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus at least one year of underwriting experience in public company management liability and excess and surplus lines
• Strong computer skills.  Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude needed.
• Must be able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of data and information.
• 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.
• Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
• Use market contacts to bring in management liability business, gather and share market intelligence and cross sell Argo Pro and other Argo Group products.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.
• Ability to travel

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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:$54,700—$90,300 USDCalifornia outside of San Francisco metro area, Connecticut, Denver metro area, Washington State, and New York State (including Westchester County) Pay Ranges:$60,200—$99,300 USDNew York City and San Francisco metro areas Pay Ranges:$65,700—$108,400 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. 

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 insur