Excess Casualty Underwriter

20 hours ago


San Francisco, California, United States Argo AI Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our team at Argo AI. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for reviewing and pricing policies, utilizing underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges, and interacting with wholesale brokers to obtain further risk-specific details and negotiate terms and pricing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority, both primary and supported excess.
  • Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Interact with wholesale 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.
  • Mentor less experienced team members.
  • Conduct educational sessions within the department.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or five plus years related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in excess and surplus lines.
  • Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
  • Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation strongly preferred.
  • Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


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