Senior Underwriter, Environmental

Argonaut Management Services, Inc • New York, NY, United States • $125.50k - $163k / year • 1d ago

Argo Group and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, a leading provider of wealth and insurance solutions. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to help businesses stay in business, delivering collaborative insurance solutions for niche markets.

Job Description

Senior Underwriter, Environmental, Argo Group

At Argo Group, we invite you to elevate your career as a Senior Underwriter, Environmental. Join a vibrant team with a bold vision for growth and innovation based out of our New York City office.

Make Your Mark at Argo Group

Are you ready to be a catalyst for change? Our underwriting teams are trailblazers, delivering cutting-edge insurance solutions in Inland Marine, Casualty, Construction, Environmental, and Specialty Lines. We're not simply adapting to a changing world; we're leading the transformation by reimagining how we serve our clients, redesigning our operating model, and crafting new career journeys.

At Argo Group, you'll discover the space to unleash your potential, become a thought leader, and make a lasting difference for both our clients and the entire organization.

How You Will Create an Impact

Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal submissions within your assigned territory to ensure profitable growth.
Bringing our brand to life by ensuring consistent and impactful communication of our products and services to retail and wholesale brokers.
Expanding broker relationships, both by strengthening existing partnerships and intentionally cultivating new ones in key markets.
Representing Argo Group in client and broker meetings, demonstrating expertise and elevating the customer experience.
Building and managing a strong submission pipeline aligned with production goals and business mix targets.
Leveraging market insights, using your contacts to generate business, gather intelligence, and crosssell complementary products.

What You'll Need to Succeed

In-depth knowledge of US GL, Environmental, and Excess Liability, including product nuances, compliance, and risk management that comes with your 5+ years of Environmental/Excess underwriting experience.
Proficient negotiation and insurance underwriting skills.
Adaptable and able to thrive within the ever-evolving market.
Sharp analytical skills to navigate financial statements and complex data.
Significant broker communication, networking, and relationship-building aptitude.
Disciplined focus on execution, accuracy, and followthrough with a sense of urgency.
Outstanding organizational and time management talents.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We look forward to your application.

At Argo, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

The base salary range is $125,500 - $163,000 (based on experience and location). Additionally, this position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We're proud to offer a range of competitive and comprehensive benefits packages.

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.

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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.