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Senior Underwriter Primary Casualty

Senior Underwriter Primary Casualty

Argonaut Management Services, IncChicago, IL, United States
5 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

A Brief Overview

Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in their Primary Casualty line of business. 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.

The role will work onsite (5 days per week) at our Chicago office location.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are :

  • 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 relationshipsin 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.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include :

  • 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
  • A 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.
  • 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.

  • Chicago Pay Range : $114,100 - 135,700
  • 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 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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