Senior Underwriting Quality Auditor

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Shared Services is seeking an Underwriting Quality Auditor to independently evaluate underwriting files, assess quality and compliance, identify risks, and partner with leadership to drive remediation and continuous improvement. This is a fully onsite role based in the United States.

The position offers a competitive base, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires 5+ years of E&S or P&C underwriting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and analytical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience with an Excess & Surplus or Property & Casualty insurance carrier.
• Interpret underwriting guidelines, authority statements, appetite criteria, documentation requirements, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel and presentation tools.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication with interpersonal effectiveness to discuss findings and drive corrective actions.
• Discipline and self-motivation to manage multiple audits and deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute underwriting quality audits across assigned lines of business, products, or review populations.
• Audit underwriting files for quality, accuracy, documentation completeness, authority compliance, appetite alignment, and regulatory adherence.
• Evaluate root causes of errors and recommend remediation actions.
• Document findings clearly and provide actionable feedback to underwriters and management.
• Identify training opportunities and process improvements to strengthen underwriting performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing audit results and remediation status.
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership to discuss findings and monitor remediation actions.
• Stay aware of regulatory, guideline, appetite, authority, and policy changes impacting underwriting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to QA framework enhancements.
• Participate in departmental planning and related projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal effectiveness

Time management

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

Underwriting systems

Job description

Shared Services is seeking an Underwriting Quality Auditor to independently evaluate underwriting files, assess quality and compliance, identify risks, and partner with leadership to drive remediation and continuous improvement. This is a fully onsite role based in the United States.

The position offers a competitive base, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires 5+ years of E&S or P&C underwriting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and analytical