Onsite Construction Underwriter II — Growth & Impact

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Argo Group, a specialty insurer, seeks a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines. This is a 100% in-office role; on-site presence at a designated office is required during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, use underwriting tools, and interact with brokers to obtain risk details, negotiate terms, and explain company positions. Travel may be required in the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of insurance underwriting experience.
• 3+ years underwriting experience with authority.
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Willingness to travel.
• IIA/CPCU designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies based on underwriting guidelines and authority.
• Use underwriting tools to determine rates and premiums.
• Interact with brokers to obtain risk details, negotiate terms, explain positions.
• Manage portfolio performance (GWP, loss ratio) for assigned brokers.
• Create, analyze, and interpret reports and dashboards.
• Complete underwriting analysis and maintain files.
• Resolve audit disputes within territory.
• Review state laws on cancellations and non-renewals.
• Participate in departmental education sessions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA or CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Argo Group, a specialty insurer, seeks a production underwriter to market, underwrite, and process assigned lines. This is a 100% in-office role; on-site presence at a designated office is required during standard business hours.

You will review and price policies, use underwriting tools, and interact with brokers to obtain risk details, negotiate terms, and explain company positions. Travel may be required in the assigned territory.