Senior Underwriter Excess Casualty

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Senior Underwriter for its Excess Casualty line. This role involves marketing, underwriting, and processing business while mentoring junior staff. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values respect and equality, ensuring that your contributions make a significant impact. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a chance to excel in your career while making a difference in the specialty insurance industry. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering its employees and fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible work policies

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee Referral program

Community outreach programs

Inclusive culture and ERGs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience with authority.
• Strong negotiation skills achieving favorable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships to attract business.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IIA and CPCU Designations

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that is small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.

Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in their Excess Casualty line of business. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing assigned lines of business. Responsibilities may also include participating in special projects and mentoring less experienced staff.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions for our assigned area.
• Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale brokers.
• Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
• Actively participate in client and broker meetings.
• Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
• Use market contacts to bring in business, gather and share market intelligence, and cross-sell other products.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• A relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development.
• Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designations are strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years underwriting experience with authority.
• A genuine excitement to not only meet but exceed our customer's expectations on each interaction.
• Demonstrated robust and productive relationships with professional liability specialist brokers in the Central U.S. marketplace.
• Strong negotiation skills, achieving favorable outcomes in win/win negotiations.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in change are important for success.
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.
• Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results.
• Excellent ability to collect, manipulate, and analyze information in detail to underwrite profitably.
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

The base salary range for New York City is $111,200 — $149,900 USD, commensurate with experience. Pay ranges in other locations may differ based on local labor costs. Employees are also eligible for an annual bonus based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Note: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor employment authorization. For accommodations related to disability, contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Our Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible workplace policies, health and wellness options, professional development through Argo Academy, an inclusive culture, community outreach, and a generous Employee Referral program.