Construction & Owners Underwriter II — In-Office

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with公司匹

Paid time off

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriting professional to market, underwrite and process assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office position with on-site work required in the designated office during standard business hours.

The role involves reviewing and pricing policies, using underwriting tools to determine classifications, rates and premiums, and interacting with brokers to gather risk details, negotiate terms and maintain underwriting files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years related insurance experience
• 3 years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in FI lines
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• IIA and CPCU designation preferred
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently
• 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.
• 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

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Word

Excel

Outlook

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA/CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriting professional to market, underwrite and process assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office position with on-site work required in the designated office during standard business hours.

The role involves reviewing and pricing policies, using underwriting tools to determine classifications, rates and premiums, and interacting with brokers to gather risk details, negotiate terms and maintain underwriting files.