Underwriter, General Construction

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 108,018 - 127,194; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus based on performance

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking an Underwriter in Los Angeles to manage underwriting for their General Construction line. This production role requires reviewing policy acceptability, utilizing underwriting tools, and engaging with brokers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, three years of underwriting experience, and strong communication skills. The salary range is $108,018-$127,194, with eligibility for an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years insurance experience or equivalent education.
• 3 years underwriting experience.
• Previous insurance educational work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies based on underwriting guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools for classifications and rates.
• Negotiate terms with brokers.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation preferred

Job description

Company: Argo Group

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses.

Job Description

Overview

Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for an Underwriter in their General Construction line of business. This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business. The role will work onsite (5 days per week) at our Los Angeles office location.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three-plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education.
• Three years underwriting experience with authority.
• 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.

Salary

• Los Angeles Range: $108,018 - $127,194

In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship, denial of family and medical care leave, disability, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.