<p><b>Company</b></p>Argo Group<p style="text-align:left !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.</p><p style="text-align:left !important"><br><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p><b>A Brief Overview</b></p><p></p><p>Argo Group currently has a challenging opportunity for a<b> AVP Underwriting </b>in their Primary Casualty line of business.  The primary purpose of this position is to actively participate in the production underwriting, marketing, and processing of assigned lines of business. Typically manages a mid-size team and may have regional responsibility.</p><p></p><p><b>This role will be field-based, working remotely out of Georgia.</b></p><p></p><p><b>The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:</b></p><ul><li>Actively participate in the achievement of monthly and annual profitability and production goals and objectives for assigned group. </li><li>Be a key contributor and help build and selectively manage portfolio’s overall GWP, LR and CR objectives.</li><li>Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions. </li><li>Ensure our marketing initiatives are achieved and that consistent communication of our products and services are provided to our retail and wholesale brokers. </li><li>Further develop existing broker relations as well as establish new <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationships in</span> targeted territories to attract business opportunities.</li><li>Actively participate in client and broker meetings, as required.</li><li>Ensure fully aware and informed of the evolving economic and insurance marketplace to ensure understand underwriting trends, legal developments and concerns.</li><li>Typically manages a mid-size team of professional level underwriters and people managers.</li><li>Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization has the necessary talent to accomplish business goals.</li><li>Promote an environment that encourages self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration.</li><li>Ensure professional development of underwriting team including continued growth in underwriting knowledge and skills as well as professional behavior</li><li>Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years underwriting experience with experience underwriting and marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Management experience required with a proven ability to successfully lead a team. 5 years management experience highly preferred.</li><li>Strong computer <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">skills. Proficient</span> in Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.</li><li>Experience with Imageright also beneficial.</li><li>Excellent organization skills, very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required. The ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.</li><li>Strong customer service with a professional attitude and approach needed.</li><li>Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements.</li><li>Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit.</li><li>Continually seeks opportunities for niche products and potential agent opportunities.</li><li>Experience in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.</li><li>Requires demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an annual department business plan</li></ul><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><i>PLEASE NOTE:  </i></b></p><p style="text-align:left">Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Notice to Recruitment Agencies:</u></b><br>Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these <span><span><span><span><span><span class="WGM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">characteristics. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">The collection of your personal information is subject to our <a href="https://www.argolimited.com/hr-privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HR Privacy Notice</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits and Compensation</b></p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>