Construction Insurance Underwriter II

Argo Group; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriter responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office role requiring on-site work during standard business hours at a designated company office.

The role emphasizes reviewing policies, pricing, broker interaction, and data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education.
• Three years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in FI lines.
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation preferred.
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
• Interact in person, via email, and by phone with brokers to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain company positions.
• Manage assigned portfolio in underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers.
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports/dashboards.
• Complete underwriting analysis and maintain complete underwriting file.
• Resolve audit disputes within assigned territory.
• Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state.
• Participate in educational sessions within the department.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Negotiation

Communication

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriter responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office role requiring on-site work during standard business hours at a designated company office.

The role emphasizes reviewing policies, pricing, broker interaction, and data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal guidelines.