Underwriting Manager, Garage

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Argonaut Management Services, Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our Garage team. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for managing a book of business produced by our agency partners in assigned territories for profitability and production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of underwriters, including communicating performance expectations to staff.
  • Foster a team-oriented atmosphere, with independent decision-making and problem-solving, in accordance with delegated underwriting authority and business plan.
  • Develop strong, profitable, mutually relevant relationships with agency partners.
  • Oversee agency management for assigned territories, including prospecting agents and participating in appointment and closure of agents.
  • Oversee product line review champion segments within assigned territories.
  • Prospect agents and participate in appointment and closure of agents.
  • Travel to agents' locations and off-site events as needed.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals.
  • Conduct development reviews and engage direct reports in developmental opportunities.
  • Establish and manage departmental business processes, including setting performance expectations for staff.
  • Maintain consistency in the use of the underwriting guide, rates, and forms to maintain profitability and achieve business objectives.
  • Liaison with internal/external auditors.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of Excess & Surplus multi-line underwriting experience.
  • Clear understanding and vision of the E&S marketplace.
  • Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
  • Excellent people skills, including the ability to mentor key staff members.
  • Effective leadership skills with a sound influence in dealing with challenging situations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced presentation and sales skills.
  • Excellent working rapport with wholesale brokerage community.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Advanced working knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
What We Offer

Argo Group offers a competitive total rewards package, including a culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit-driven profit sharing. We also offer flexible workplace policies, comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options, and a generous employee referral program.

Argo Group is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.

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