Construction Underwriter II – On-Site & Growth Focus

Argo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 134,000; 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 is hiring for a production underwriting role based in Chicago, working on-site during standard business hours. You will review and price policies, interact with brokers, and manage a portfolio within underwriting guidelines to drive profitable growth.

The role emphasizes data analysis, use of underwriting tools, and adherence to state laws while maintaining complete underwriting files and engaging in ongoing education within the department.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group is hiring for a production underwriting role based in Chicago, working on-site during standard business hours. You will review and price policies, interact with brokers, and manage a portfolio within underwriting guidelines to drive profitable growth.

The role emphasizes data analysis, use of underwriting tools, and adherence to state laws while maintaining complete underwriting files and engaging in ongoing education within the department.