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Argo Group · 2 days ago

Underwriting Technical Specialist, Primary Casualty

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $187K/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 Underwriting Technical Specialist, Primary Casualty to participate in production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business while managing broker relations and achieving profitability goals.

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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 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

Participate in special projects and assignments as requested

Qualification

Underwriting experienceAnalytical skillsPowerpoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyCustomer serviceProgramming tacticsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership 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

Must be able to work closely with various support systems and understand and apply basic programming tactics

Ability to travel as needed, and with short notice