Underwriting Manager, Garage

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time
Job Title: Underwriting Manager, Garage

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 flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, confident that they will be treated respectfully, and 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.

Job Summary:

The Underwriting Manager, Garage, is responsible for managing a book of business produced by our agency partners in assigned territory for profitability and production. This role oversees the technical and operational aspects of book management, including leading a team of underwriters, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere, and developing strong, profitable relationships with agency partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of underwriters, including communicating performance expectations to staff.
  • Foster a team-oriented atmosphere, with independent decision-making and problem-solving, in accordance with delegated underwriting authority and business plan.
  • Develop strong, profitable, mutually relevant relationships with agency partners.
  • Oversee agency management for assigned territory, including prospecting agents and participating in appointment and closure of agents.
  • Oversee product line review champion segments within assigned territory.
  • Prospect agents and participate in appointment and closure of agents.
  • Travel to agents' locations and off-site events as needed.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals.
  • Conduct Development Reviews and engage direct reports in developmental opportunities.
  • Establish and manage departmental business processes, including setting performance expectations for staff.
  • Maintain consistency in use of the underwriting guide, rates, and forms in order to maintain profitability and achieve business objectives.
  • Liaison with internal/external auditors.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of Excess & Surplus multi-line underwriting experience.
  • Clear understanding and vision of the E&S marketplace.
  • Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
  • Excellent people skills, including the ability to mentor key staff members.
  • Effective leadership skills with a sound influence in dealing with challenging situations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced Presentation and Sales skills.
  • Excellent working rapport with wholesale brokerage community.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Advanced working knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Argo Group is 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, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth 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.

The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice.

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. Flexible workplace policies support employee well-being, including compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, and holiday hours. Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options are available, including dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off, paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military leave. An employee assistance program (EAP) and an array of voluntary benefits are also offered.

Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform, provides continuous learning and professional development. Trainingmagazine 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 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 are also available.

A generous Employee Referral program results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.

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