Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Job Description

Argo Group has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter within our Excess Casualty business. This is a production-focused underwriting role responsible for underwriting, marketing, and growing a profitable portfolio while building strong broker and client relationships.

This position is onsite, five days per week, in our New York City office (centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, approximately five blocks from Penn Station).

• 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

• 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

The base salary range listed below applies to the specified geographic area and will be commensurate with experience. Compensation for other locations may vary based on local labor market conditions. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

New York: $80,000 - $204,500

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.

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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.