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Underwriter I, Primary CasualtyArgonaut Management Services, Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
Underwriter I, Primary Casualty

Underwriter I, Primary Casualty

Argonaut Management Services, Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc . and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for an Underwriter in their Primary Casualty line of business.This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting and processing assigned lines of business.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are :

  • Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
  • Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Interact in person, via email, and by phone with brokers to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain company positions.
  • Manage assigned portfolio in underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers.
  • Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports / dashboards.
  • Complete underwriting analysis and maintain complete underwriting file.
  • Resolve audit disputes within assigned territory.
  • Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state.
  • Participate in educational sessions within the department.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include :

  • Bachelor's degree and three-plus years related insurance experience and / or equivalent combination of education
  • Proven track record of driving profitable growth
  • Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation preferred
  • Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to travel
  • The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. 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.

    New York Pay Range : $85,000-121,700

    PLEASE NOTE :

    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.

    If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

    Notice to Recruitment Agencies :

    Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth 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

    Benefits and Compensation

    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.

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