AVP Underwriting, Environmental

About the role

At Argo Group, you’ll join a vibrant team with a bold vision for growth and innovation. You’ll be part of a dynamic environment where you can elevate your career as an AVP Underwriting, Environmental.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by achieving monthly and annual production, profitability, and portfolio performance goals, including GWP, Loss Ratio, and Combined Ratio objectives.
• Make decisions that propel success by drawing on deep insight, data-driven analysis, and bold judgment.
• Build influential relationships with brokers and set a gold standard for customer service, inspiring your team and fortifying Argo Group’s reputation.
• Lead the charge in new business development: attend high-profile broker and industry events, forge impactful connections, and open doors throughout the Northeast.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of US GL, Environmental, and Excess Liability, including product nuances, compliance, and risk management.
• Refined technical mastery in insurance underwriting.
• Proven talent for leading, inspiring, and developing underwriters into future stars.
• Sharp analytical skills to navigate financial statements and complex data.
• Exceptional broker communication, networking, and relationship-building prowess.
• Impeccable organizational and time management talents.
• Driven by customer and sales-focused behaviors: passionate, resilient, strategic, technically astute, proactive, and accountable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Environmental/Excess experience.

Skills

• Technical mastery in insurance underwriting.
• Leadership and development skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Broker communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Customer and sales-focused behaviors.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $185,900 - $223,100, and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Schedule

This role requires being primarily in the office, particularly for positions based in New York.