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Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty

1 month ago


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

Argo 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 makes a difference in our industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and price policies to ensure acceptability based on company underwriting guidelines and granted authority.
  • Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Interact with wholesale brokers to obtain risk-specific details, negotiate terms, and explain company positions.
  • Manage assigned underwriting territory, including performance metrics for assigned brokers.
  • Oversee and approve endorsements as indicated.
  • Resolve premium audit disputes within assigned territory.
  • Review state laws to properly transact business within the state.
  • Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports and dashboards.
  • Mentor less experienced team members and 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.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation strongly preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with initiative and 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.
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, and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue and creative innovation.
  • Active community outreach and volunteer programs.
  • A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.