Underwriting Quality Auditor (Onsite) — Drive Accuracy

Argo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Group in Chicago is seeking an Underwriting Quality Auditor to independently evaluate underwriting files for quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. This fully onsite role supports remediation efforts and continuous improvement across assigned lines of business.

The position requires 5+ years of underwriting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience in an Excess & Surplus or Property & Casualty insurance carrier.
• Ability to interpret underwriting guidelines, authority statements, appetite criteria, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel and presentations.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence across profit centers.
• Ability to manage multiple audits with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute underwriting quality audits across assigned lines of business, products, or review populations.
• Audit underwriting files to assess quality, accuracy, documentation completeness, authority compliance, appetite alignment, rating execution, and adherence to underwriting guidelines and regulations.
• Evaluate the severity, impact, and root cause of underwriting errors or process gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Document findings clearly and provide constructive feedback to underwriters, managers and partners.
• Identify training opportunities and process improvements to reduce recurring errors.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing audit results and remediation status for management.
• Partner with underwriting leadership to discuss findings and monitor improvement actions.
• Stay aware of regulatory and policy changes impacting underwriting standards and audit criteria.
• Support internal and external audit requests and contribute to QA framework enhancements.
• Participate in departmental planning meetings and other projects.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Argo Group in Chicago is seeking an Underwriting Quality Auditor to independently evaluate underwriting files for quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. This fully onsite role supports remediation efforts and continuous improvement across assigned lines of business.

The position requires 5+ years of underwriting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.