On-Site Underwriter II: Growth, Analytics & Negotiation

Argo; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 146,000; 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 seeking a production underwriter for a 100% in-office role in the United States. You will market, underwrite and process assigned lines, reviewing policies, pricing, and risk details with brokers to negotiate terms. The job requires travel, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

A bachelor’s degree and underwriting experience are required, CPCU/IIA preferred. Base pay varies by location with annual bonus potential.

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

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IIA/CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a production underwriter for a 100% in-office role in the United States. You will market, underwrite and process assigned lines, reviewing policies, pricing, and risk details with brokers to negotiate terms. The job requires travel, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

A bachelor’s degree and underwriting experience are required, CPCU/IIA preferred. Base pay varies by location with annual bonus potential.