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Argo Group · 2 weeks ago

AVP Underwriting, Environmental

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$186K/yr - $223K/yr

8+ years exp

Argo Group is a leading wealth solutions provider focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President of Environmental to participate in production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business while managing a small team of underwriters.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned group

Be a key contributor and help build and selectively manage portfolio’s overall GWP, LR and CR objectives

Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions

Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale brokers

Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships in targeted territories to attract business opportunities

Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required

Ensure fully aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to ensure understand underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns

Typically manages a small team of professional level underwriters

Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals

Promote an environment that encourages self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration

Ensure professional development of underwriting team including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills as well as professional behavior

Participate in special projects and assignments as requested

Qualification

Underwriting experiencePeople managementAnalytical skillsPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyCustomer serviceOral communicationWritten communicationTeamworkPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8 years underwriting experience with experience underwriting and marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience

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 with a professional attitude and approach needed

Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements

Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit

Continually seeks opportunities for niche products and potential agent opportunities

Experience in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences

Requires demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an annual department business plan

Proven employee development, mentoring, coaching and performance management skills

Recognized as a leader within the organization that provides advice and guidance to others

Ability to travel as needed, and with short notice

Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong computer skills required. Must be able to work closely with various support systems and understand and apply basic programming tactics