Group Underwriter jobs in San Francisco, CA

Argo Group has a great opportunity to join the Argo Pro team as Public Company Management Liability Senior Underwriter and work out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, CA area. This position is responsible for underwriting new business according to authority level and established guidelines, participating in special projects, and providing mentoring for less experienced staff.

Responsibilities:

• Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority
• Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges
• Interact in person, via email, and by phone with brokers to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and pricing, and explain company positions
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including the performance (GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers
• Oversee and approve endorsements as indicated
• Resolve premium audit disputes within assigned territory
• Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within the state
• Create, analyze, and interpret data from various reports/dashboards
• Mentor less experienced team members
• Conduct educational sessions within the department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required
• At least five years' related insurance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in public company management liability and excess and surplus lines
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation strongly preferred
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. 

To all recruitment agencies:  Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.   Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.