Underwriter II

17 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time
Job Title: Underwriter II - Architects and Engineers

Argo 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 bringing their whole selves to work, confident in being treated respectfully, and recognized for their performance with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, 'Where can I help?', you'll thrive with us.

Job Summary:

We're seeking an Underwriter II to join our Architects and Engineers (A&E) and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) team. As an Underwriter II, you'll be responsible for reviewing and pricing policies, utilizing underwriting tools, and interacting with brokers to obtain 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 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.
  • Conduct educational sessions within the department.
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, 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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