Underwriting Manager, Financial Institutions Specialist

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Argo Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our Financial Institutions Management Liability group at Argo Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for actively participating in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of financial institutions liability lines of business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for the public company management liability group.
  • Be a key contributor and help build and selectively manage portfolios overall GWP, LR, and CR objectives.
  • Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions, focusing on Investment Advisers, Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, Private Equity, and REITs.
  • Ensure marketing initiatives are achieved and consistent communication of products and services is provided to retail and wholesale brokers.
  • Develop existing broker relations and establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
  • Provide reports and status updates as required by the Regional Manager and head of Argo Pro.
  • Participate in client and broker meetings as required.
  • Ensure awareness of evolving economic and insurance marketplace trends, legal developments, and concerns.
  • Assist in the attraction, hiring, and retention of quality underwriting staff.
  • Ensure professional development of underwriting team, including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills, as well as professional behavior.
  • Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 8+ years underwriting experience with authority in financial institution underwriting of management or professional lines, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated robust and productive relationships with professional liability specialist brokers in the Central U.S. marketplace.
  • Strong computer skills, proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Experience with Imageright beneficial.
  • Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines 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.
  • Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided, as well as collaborate with a team.
What We Offer

At Argo Group, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $145,100-$199,500 for hires in the New York City area, as well as an annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and a generous benefits package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship, denial of family and medical care leave, disability, including HIV and AIDS, medical condition, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.


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