Underwriter, Primary Casualty

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
• Three years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in FI lines
• 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