| Job Description | Job Summary
Argo Group, through its operating subsidiaries, offers high-quality commercial Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance products and services tailored to the needs of businesses and public entities. At Argo Group, we leverage the success, discipline and expertise of our people and an understanding of our customers’ needs to provide a diverse portfolio of products and services. This approach helps those we insure drive down their ultimate cost through prevention and aggressive claims handling. Simply stated, our products and services help keep businesses in business.
Argo Group US currently has a challenging opportunity for an Underwriter, located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the underwriting, marketing and processing of the management liability lines of business.
This is a professional level position which is part of Argo Pro Management Liability.
Responsibilities
Participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for the Management Liability Group
Underwrite and analyze new business (and renewals, when applicable) submissions, primarily supporting the Private Company and Not for Profit segment. Products include D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime and Fidelity and Professional E&O on both a primary and excess basis.
Take accounts through the new business and renewal process including but not limited to quote, bind and issue.
Participate in the marketing and communication of our products and services to our retail and wholesale brokers.
Develop broker relations as well as establish new relationships to attract business opportunities.
Participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
Develop understanding of the competitive marketplace. Become aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to form basis of understanding of underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.
Special projects and assignments as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum 2-3 years underwriting experience in management or professional lines
Strong computer skills. Proficient in Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required.
The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
Strong customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude needed.
Must be able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of data and information.
Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross sell or address processing requirements.
Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided.
License/Certification
In addition, you will share in those core values which are key to our success: having courage to do the right thing, inspiration/innovation/creativity, harnessing the potential of all individuals and sharing a commitment to excellence.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you want to be part of an organization that is built on integrity, trust and respect, where teamwork and individual excellence are valued. |
| | Company | | Argo Group, Colony Specialty, ARIS | Job Code | | State or Province | | New Jersey | | |
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