Underwriting Trainee, Casualty

Company

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Underwriting Trainee, Casualty

Argo /Farm Family currently has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter Trainee to join our team.

This is a production underwriting position responsible for marketing, underwriting, and processing of our Casualty line of business.

This role will work on-site 5x per week at our Chicago or New York City office location.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Under supervision, analyze and underwrite new and renewal submissions.
• Learn and develop an understanding of the professional lines insurance marketplace. This includes policy contract language and intent.
• 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.
• Attend client and broker meetings as requested with other Argo Pro representatives.
• Become aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to form a basis of understanding of professional lines underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.
• Special projects and assignments as requested.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• A genuine excitement to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations on each and every interaction with the customer.
• An ongoing desire to continually improve and enhance your skill level through continuing education and self-development.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Ability to negotiate a strong position while balancing the needs of the client and our underwriting strategy
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right. We are looking for people with a proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results.
• Excellent ability to collect, analyze, and apply information within our underwriting guidelines with accuracy and good judgment
• We look for individuals who can take direction and suggestions but can demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative to attempt resolutions on their own.
• A working knowledge of computer programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organization skills and strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• 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.

The base salary range provided below is typical for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• Chicago Pay Range: $56,000 - $70,000
• New York City Pay Range: $61,000 - $75,000

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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.