Underwriting Quality Auditor

Argo Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 97,100 - 114,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A specialty insurance provider in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an Underwriting Quality Auditor to ensure compliance of underwriting practices across all lines of business. Key responsibilities include auditing files for quality and compliance, providing actionable feedback, and preparing reports for management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of underwriting experience and proficiency in Excel. Competitive salary range in line with experience and performance-based annual bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience in insurance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Audit underwriting files for quality and compliance.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for training and process enhancements.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings for management.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Underwriting experience with an Excess & Surplus or Property & Casualty Insurance Carrier

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite including Microsoft Excel

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical and investigative skills

Education

4-year Degree from an accredited University

Job description

Underwriting Quality Auditor – Argo Group

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The Underwriting Quality Auditor ensures the integrity, consistency, and compliance of underwriting practices across all lines of business. This role evaluates underwriting files, identifies risk and process gaps, and provides actionable feedback to drive accuracy, authority management, adherence to company guidelines, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Audit underwriting files to assess quality, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, appetite and authority statements, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Document findings and provide concise and constructive feedback and recommendations to underwriters and management.
• Identify training opportunities and process improvements to enhance underwriting performance and reduce error trends.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing audit results, trends, and recommendations for senior management and monitor improvements.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, market, and internal policy changes impacting underwriting practices.
• Support internal and external audit requests and contribute to continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance framework.
• Participate in regular departmental planning meetings and other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience with an Excess & Surplus or Property & Casualty Insurance Carrier
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite including Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in quality assurance, claims, compliance, or knowledge of multiple insurance lines including specialty lines is a plus.
• Working knowledge of underwriting systems, raters, workflows, and insurance regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High degree of interpersonal effectiveness with a demonstrated ability to articulate review findings and make a case for change to leaders across various profit centers.
• A high degree of discipline and self-motivation to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• 4-year Degree from an accredited University

Salary and Benefits

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

• Chicago: $97.1k - $114.4k
• New York City: $105.9k - $124.7k

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. (“BWS”), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.