Construction Underwriter II – In-Office Growth

Argo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Argo Group in New York is seeking a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business. This is an on-site role requiring attendance at a designated office during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, communicate with brokers, and manage a portfolio while ensuring compliance with state laws and underwriter guidelines. A strong background in FI lines, negotiation, and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience.
• Three years underwriting experience with authority.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Argo Group in New York is seeking a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business. This is an on-site role requiring attendance at a designated office during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, communicate with brokers, and manage a portfolio while ensuring compliance with state laws and underwriter guidelines. A strong background in FI lines, negotiation, and data analysis is essential.