Underwriting Manager, Financial Institutions
22 hours ago
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 that they will be treated respectfully, and recognized for their performance and provided 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 SummaryWe're seeking an Underwriting Manager to support our Financial Institutions Management Liability group. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of financial institutions liability lines of business. Responsibilities may also include staff management and development.
This is a hybrid role in our New York office.
Key Responsibilities- Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for the public company management liability group.
- Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions, focusing on Investment Advisers, Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, Private Equity, and REITs.
- Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services is provided to our retail and wholesale brokers.
- Further develop existing broker relations and establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
- Provide reports and status updates, as required by the Regional Manager and head of Argo Pro.
- Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
- Stay informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to ensure understanding of underwriting trends, legal developments, and concerns.
- Assist in the attraction, hiring, and retention of quality underwriting staff.
- Ensure the professional development of underwriting team members, including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills, as well as professional behavior.
- Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 8+ years of underwriting experience with authority in financial institution underwriting of management or professional lines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated robust and productive relationships with professional liability specialist brokers in the Central U.S. marketplace.
- Strong computer skills, proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with Imageright is beneficial.
- Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
- Strong customer service with a professional attitude and approach is needed.
- Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements.
- Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided, as well as collaborate with a team.
At Argo Group, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $145,100-$199,500 USD for hires in the New York City area. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance, as well as a generous benefits package.
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 do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice.
Our Benefits
Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
- 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 (ERGs), 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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