Construction Underwriter II — On-Site, Growth Focus

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Group, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance products, seeks a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office position with on-site requirements during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, use underwriting tools for classifications and rates, and engage brokers to negotiate terms while managing a portfolio and analyzing performance data. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

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

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Detail oriented

Travel ability

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance products, seeks a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office position with on-site requirements during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, use underwriting tools for classifications and rates, and engage brokers to negotiate terms while managing a portfolio and analyzing performance data. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.