Underwriter II, General Construction

Argo Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Argo Group in Omaha is seeking a production underwriter responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business in a 100% in-office role. You will work on-site with brokers to gather risk details, price policies, and maintain underwriting files, focusing on profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in insurance underwriting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years related insurance experience.
• Three years underwriting experience with authority.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and price policies to verify acceptability under guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine classifications, rates, and premium charges.
• Interact with brokers in person, by email and by phone to obtain risk details.
• Manage assigned portfolio in underwriting territory and monitor broker performance.
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from reports/dashboards.
• Complete underwriting analysis and maintain files.
• Resolve audit disputes within the territory.
• Review state laws for cancellations and non-renewals in territory.
• Participate in departmental educational sessions.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IIA/CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company

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.