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Sr Underwriter

Sr Underwriter

Argonaut Management Services, IncChicago, IL, United States
23 hours 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

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

This role handles very complex cases. Will co-sign cases for lower level underwriters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Evaluates and assesses risk on applications, renewals, and reinstatements and make decisions as to whether a risk is acceptable under the given terms and provides a reasonable opportunity to perform profitably.
  • Reviews appeals and declinations.
  • Handles co-signs / referrals and mentors' new underwriters.
  • Assesses alternative ways to make a risk acceptable independently and will often mentor other UW levels on advanced or complex risks.
  • Serves as the Underwriting representative for the region and fills in for the Manager when requested.
  • Reviews, resolves, corrects and re-inputs all systems errors or omissions prior to the next daily run.
  • Monitors and reviews Workflow Management reports. Ability to detect problems and make recommendations for correction. Report findings to Management.
  • Educates, coaches and trains agents on underwriting procedures, philosophy and new products.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Associate degree.
  • Six to eight years of experience.
  • Supervisory / management experience not applicable.
  • Additional Qualifications :
  • Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced underwriters

    OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • The position requires ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information.
  • A person in this position establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.
  • PREFERENCES :

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies
  • Some P&C industry and / or Farming or Commercial industry knowledge preferred
  • CPCU certification
  • Applicable designation strongly preferred, or progress towards
  • Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Salary range is

    $73800 - $149733

    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 ourHR 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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