On-Site Construction Insurance Underwriter II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriter for an all-in-office role in New York. You will market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business, with direct broker interaction to gather risk details and negotiate terms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of underwriting experience, ideally FI lines, and offers annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. On-site in major offices including NYC, Albany, and other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience
• Three years underwriting experience with authority
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to engage in negotiation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• IIA and CPCU designation preferred
• Detail oriented with initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies to verify acceptability per underwriting guidelines and authority
• Use underwriting tools to determine classifications, rates, and premium charges
• Interact with brokers to obtain risk details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain positions
• Manage portfolio in underwriting territory, monitoring broker performance (GWP, loss ratio)
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from reports/dashboards
• Complete underwriting analysis and maintain files
• Resolve audit disputes within territory
• Review state laws, including cancellations and non-renewals, to transact business
• Participate in educational sessions within the department

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriter for an all-in-office role in New York. You will market, underwrite, and process assigned lines of business, with direct broker interaction to gather risk details and negotiate terms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of underwriting experience, ideally FI lines, and offers annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. On-site in major offices including NYC, Albany, and other locations.