Underwriter II, Architects and Engineers

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Argo Group Full time
Job Summary

Argo Group, a leader in specialty insurance, is seeking an Underwriter II to join their Architects and Engineers team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for reviewing and pricing policies, utilizing underwriting tools, and interacting with brokers to obtain risk-specific details.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and price policies to verify acceptability based on company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
  • Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Interact with brokers to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain company positions.
  • Manage assigned underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers.
  • Oversee and approve endorsements as indicated.
  • Resolve premium audit disputes within assigned territory.
  • Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state.
  • Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports/dashboards.
  • Conduct educational sessions within the department.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or three plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three years' underwriting experience with authority, preferably in excess and surplus lines.
  • Clear understanding of the Professional Lines marketplace.
  • Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent working rapport with brokerage community.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Advanced working knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
What We Offer
  • 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.
  • Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development.
  • 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.

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