Senior Underwriter, General Construction
Argo Group · Houston, Texas, United States · 3 days ago
Finance$94k–$160k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing assigned lines of business. Responsibilities may also include participating in special projects and mentoring less experienced staff. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions for our assigned area.
- Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale brokers.
- Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities.
- Actively participate in client and broker meetings.
- Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
- Use market contacts to bring in business, gather and share market intelligence, and cross-sell other products.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- A relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development.
- Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designations are strongly preferred.
- A minimum of five years underwriting experience with authority.
- Demonstrated robust and productive relationships with professional liability specialist brokers in the Central U.S. marketplace.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, achieving favorable outcomes in win/win negotiations.
- Flexibility and the ability to thrive in change.
- A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.
- Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results.
- Excellent ability to collect, gather, manipulate, and analyze information in detail to draw conclusions on how to underwrite an account profitably.
- Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Skills
- Genuine excitement to not only meet, but exceed, our customer’s expectations on each and every interaction.
Pay
- Richmond & Omaha pay range: $94,452 - $160,344
- Albany, Houston & Chicago pay range: $103,398 - $176,562
- Los Angeles & New York City pay range: $113,424 - $192,576
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Core Values
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Forward Thinking
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.