Underwriter I, Environmental

Richmond, VA

$72K/yr – $101K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own renewal underwriting, broker communications, and pipeline management to hit production and expand broker relationships with market intelligence.

  • Underwriting renewals: analyze submissions and ensure accuracy.
  • Broker relationships: strengthen existing partners and recruit new ones.
  • Submission pipeline: maintain flow to meet production and mix goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Underwrite and analyze renewal submissions.
  • Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our appointed brokers.
  • Assist regional manager and product leaders in further developing existing broker relations as well as establish new relationships to attract business opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus at least one year of underwriting or equivalent experience and education required.
  • 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 and teamwork skills and a professional attitude needed.
  • Must be able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of data and information.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross sell or address processing requirements.
  • Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided.
  • Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.
  • Use market contacts to bring in new business, gather and share market intelligence and cross sell various products.
Benefits
  • 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.
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Argo Group

Argo Group is a U.S.-focused underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. We offer a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. Since 1957, we share a firm commitment to working together with independent agents, wholesale brokers and retail brokerage partners to deliver innovative products for niche markets. Headquartered in New York, we’re a diverse company with multiple offices in the United States. Our belief that the company’s success is linked to our employees drives our commitment to creating an environment and culture of respect where everyone can thrive. We value helping the communities around us, growing alongside our employees through innovation and creating a workplace with work-life balance. Fraud AlertArgo Group is aware of a fraud scam involving false job postings and unsolicited employment offers using our brand. These communications often include hyperlinks and request personal information. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of a job posting, please view all openings here on our website. If you are approached by someone claiming to represent Argo Group, please contact us at either (888) 864-3422 or siuconsults@argogroupus.com.

Founded in 1996
New York, New York, USA
1.6K employees (32 in marketing)