Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States Argo Group Full time
About the Role

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance, and we're seeking a skilled Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty to join our team. 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 on company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
  • 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 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 and 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.
About Argo Group

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. We offer a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. Our company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. and is rated 'A-' by Standard and Poor's and 'A-' by A.M. Best.

Why Join Argo Group?

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.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive compensation, merit-driven profit sharing, flexible workplace policies, comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options, and an inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams.

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