Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

About the role

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Genuine excitement to not only meet, but exceed, our customer’s expectation on each and every interaction with the customer.
• 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 are important to be successful here.
• 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.