Overview In this Production Underwriter role, you will assess new and renewal submissions for assigned lines, enabling growth through strategic broker relationships. You'll work closely with retail and wholesale brokers to communicate product offerings and market terms, while building a robust submission pipeline to meet production goals. You will participate in client and broker meetings and mentor junior staff as needed. This position focuses on profitable underwriting, relationship development, and market intelligence to support Argo Group's specialty insurance portfolio.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive compensation
- annual bonus
- health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off
- professional development opportunities
Responsibilities- Underwrite and analyze new business and renewals for assigned area
- Maintain and communicate with brokers to ensure consistent product messaging
- Develop and expand broker relationships in targeted territories
- Participate in client and broker meetings
- Maintain a submission pipeline to meet production and mix objectives
- Leverage market contacts to bring in business, share market intelligence, and cross-sell products
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years underwriting experience with authority
- Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to close favorable outcomes
- Excellent analytical ability to assess profitability of accounts
- Demonstrated robust relationships with professional liability brokers in the Central U.S.
- Flexibility to adapt to change and a focus on execution and results
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word
- negotiation
- relationship management
- communication
- Excel
- Outlook
- Word
