Underwriter II, General Construction

Argo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 134,000; 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 hiring for a production underwriting role based in Chicago, working on-site during standard business hours. You will review and price policies, interact with brokers, and manage a portfolio within underwriting guidelines to drive profitable growth.

The role emphasizes data analysis, use of underwriting tools, and adherence to state laws while maintaining complete underwriting files and engaging in ongoing education 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, 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 experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential 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 / Experience Required

• 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

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

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

• Richmond & Omaha Pay Range $74,052 - $121,992
• Chicago Houston & Albany Pay Range $$81,294 - $134,232
• Los Angeles & New York City Pay Range $88,842 - $146,472

Please Note

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.

Benefits And Compensation

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.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.