Construction Underwriter II — In-Office Growth

Argo Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Argo Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a production underwriting professional to market, underwrite and process assigned lines of business in a strictly in-office role.

You will review policies, price risk, and communicate with brokers to negotiate terms, while managing an assigned portfolio and analyzing data for performance. The position requires on-site work during business hours, offers bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years related insurance experience.
• 3 years underwriting experience with authority.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness 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

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA designation preferred

CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a production underwriting professional to market, underwrite and process assigned lines of business in a strictly in-office role.

You will review policies, price risk, and communicate with brokers to negotiate terms, while managing an assigned portfolio and analyzing data for performance. The position requires on-site work during business hours, offers bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.