Underwriting Technical Specialist, Construction, Middle Market Los Angeles, California, United [...]

Argo AI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a highly capable Underwriting Technical Specialist to join their team. This role involves actively participating in underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business while achieving profitability and production goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in underwriting and customer service. This dynamic company offers a collaborative work environment and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting place to advance your career in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 8 years underwriting experience with a Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in underwriting and marketing for assigned lines of business.
• Develop broker relations and manage portfolio objectives.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Word

Imageright

Job description

Underwriting Technical Specialist, Construction, Middle Market

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us.

We are looking for a highly capable Underwriting Technical Specialist, Construction, Middle Market to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. May have responsibility over an assigned region or niche area.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned group.
• Be a key contributor and help build and selectively manage portfolio’s overall GWP, LR and CR objectives.
• Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
• Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our brokers.
• Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
• Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
• Ensure fully aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to ensure understanding of underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years underwriting experience with experience underwriting and marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Imageright also beneficial.
• Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required. The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
• Strong customer service with a professional attitude and approach needed.
• Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements.
• Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit.
• Continually seeks opportunities for niche products and potential agent opportunities.
• Experience in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Requires demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an annual department business plan.
• Proven employee development, mentoring, coaching and performance management skills.
• Recognized as a leader within the organization that provides advice and guidance to others.
• Must be able to work closely with various support systems and understand and apply basic programming tactics.
• Ability to travel as needed, and with short notice.

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.

$136,200 - $187,400 USD

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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

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 (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical), including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), 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.

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization. Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
• Workplace policies that support employee well-being include flex time and floating holidays.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs.
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.