Senior Underwriter, APL

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team at Argo Group. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for actively participating in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of Accountants Professional Liability (APL) lines of business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions for our APL team.
  • Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale 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.
  • Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
  • Use market contacts to bring in business, gather and share market intelligence, and cross-sell Argo Pro and other Argo Group products.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
  • A relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development.
  • Previous insurance educational work, IIA, and CPCU designations are strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of five years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in professional liability lines.
  • A genuine excitement to not only meet but exceed our customer's expectations on each and every interaction with the customer.
  • Demonstrated robust and productive relationships with professional liability specialist brokers in the Central U.S., marketplace.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, achieving favorable outcomes in win-win negotiations.
  • Flexibility and the ability to thrive in change are important to be successful here.
  • A strong focus on execution in getting things done right. We are looking for people with a proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results.
  • Excellent ability to collect, gather, manipulate, and analyze information in detail to draw conclusions on how to underwrite an account profitably.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
What We Offer

At Argo Group, we offer a comprehensive 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 that 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 that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs.

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 (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.



  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argo Group Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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.Job Summary:We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our Accountants...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter, APLWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team at Argo Group. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for actively participating in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of Accountants Professional Liability (APL) lines of business.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite and analyze new...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argo Group Full time

    Senior Underwriter, APLArgo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a culture built on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's 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...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Senior Underwriter, APLArgo 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.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions for our...

  • Underwriter II, APL

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    Join Our Team as an Underwriter II, APLArgo 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...

  • Underwriter II, APL

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Argo Group Full time

    Job SummaryArgo 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.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and price policies to verify acceptability based on company underwriting...

  • Senior Underwriter

    1 day ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Chubb Full time

    Job Title: Senior UnderwriterChubb is seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting individual risks, demonstrating a strong understanding of insurance fundamentals, risk assessment, and financial proficiency.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite individual risks, identifying risk...

  • Senior Underwriter

    3 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Velocity Risk Full time

    About Velocity RiskVelocity Risk is a pioneering insurance company that revolutionizes the connection between risk and capital. By embracing the unpredictability of nature, we transform traditional insurance practices and create uncommon careers for our employees.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior...

  • Senior Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Guardian Life Insurance Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team at Guardian Life Insurance. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for providing expert pricing and plan design for companies with lives utilizing prior claim experience and manual rates.Key ResponsibilitiesRecommend competitively priced products,...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Superior Insurance Partners LLC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Living Underwriter to join our team at Superior Insurance Partners LLC. As a Senior Living Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our agency partners by providing exceptional underwriting services.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage in the end-to-end underwriting...

  • Senior Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Chubb Full time

    Job Title: Senior UnderwriterChubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a critical role in leading our Multinational Underwriting team to ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency goals are met within CA&S...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Markel Full time

    Job Title: Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist/Executive UnderwriterMarkel is seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist/Executive Underwriter to join our Commercial Management Liability team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals in a profitable manner, while adhering...

  • Senior Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time

    About the RoleArgo Group is a leader in specialty insurance, and we're seeking a skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a critical role in reviewing and pricing policies to ensure they meet our company's underwriting guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and price policies to verify acceptability based on company...

  • Senior Underwriter

    2 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States HDI Global Insurance Company Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team at HDI Global Insurance Company. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for evaluating and managing complex commercial insurance risks.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough underwriting reviews and assessments of commercial properties to determine...

  • Senior Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Arch Capital Group Ltd. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our Middle Market team at Arch Insurance. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and growing a multi-coverage book of business, working closely with agents and brokers to provide exceptional service and support.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain...