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Argo Group · 1 week ago

Underwriter, Excess Casualty

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $204K/yr

Argo Group is a leading wealth solutions provider focused on securing financial futures through various services. They are seeking an Underwriter within their Excess Casualty business to underwrite, market, and grow a profitable portfolio while building strong relationships with brokers and clients.

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Responsibilities

Underwrite and analyze new and renewal Excess Casualty submissions within assigned authority

Drive profitable growth through active marketing and broker engagement

Build and expand strong retail and wholesale broker relationships in targeted territories

Participate in broker and client meetings and leverage market insight to generate opportunities

Maintain a healthy submission pipeline to achieve production and portfolio mix goals

Contribute to special projects and support team development as needed

Qualification

Underwriting authorityExcess Casualty experienceAnalytical skillsBroker relationshipsXactimate proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelNegotiation skillsCustomer-driven mindsetExecution-focusedAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with underwriting authority appropriate to experience level; professional designations (CPCU, IIA) preferred

Experience underwriting Excess Casualty or related lines, with established wholesale broker relationships (Northeast U.S. preferred)

Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to underwrite complex risks profitably

Execution-focused, adaptable, and customer-driven mindset with a track record of results

Proficiency in Xactimate, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word