Senior Underwriter, Garage

As a Senior Underwriter, Garage at Argo Group, you're responsible for underwriting and analyzing new business and renewal submissions, ensuring marketing goals are met, and maintaining strong broker relationships. Your role also includes actively participating in client meetings and using market intel to attract new business opportunities.

To qualify for the Senior Underwriter, Garage position at Argo Group, you should have a Bachelor's Degree or a comparable combination of education and experience, at least five years of underwriting experience, and preferably hold IIA and CPCU designations. Strong negotiation skills and an eagerness to exceed customer expectations are also key.

Succeeding as a Senior Underwriter, Garage at Argo Group means actively engaging in continued self-development, building productive relationships with brokers, and maintaining a robust submission pipeline. Flexibility, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle negotiations effectively are crucial to excelling in this role.

Argo Group provides a competitive compensation package for the Senior Underwriter, Garage role, including a base salary range based on location and experience, an annual bonus based on performance, and a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Yes, the Senior Underwriter, Garage position at Argo Group is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from your preferred location while being part of an innovative and engaging team.

In responding to this question, share your systematic approach to assessing risk, including how you gather information, analyze data, and make recommendations. Highlight any specific tools or software you use to streamline this process.

Describe your negotiation strategy, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding the broker's perspective. Talk about techniques you use to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes.

Discuss proactive communication tactics, such as regular check-ins and feedback sessions, and share examples of how you've successfully dealt with challenges in broker relationships to enhance trust and cooperation.

Talk about your methods for staying informed, such as attending industry webinars, participating in professional organizations, and subscribing to relevant publications. Highlight how this knowledge informs your underwriting decisions.

Explain how you utilize data to inform your risk assessment, citing specific examples of how data insights have influenced your underwriting strategies or decisions in past roles.

Share a specific anecdote that illustrates your commitment to service and the steps you took to go above and beyond, emphasizing the positive outcomes for both the customer and the company.

Provide an overview of your time management strategies, such as setting priorities, breaking down tasks, and using tools to track progress. Share a relevant example that showcases your organizational skills.

Be honest about the challenges you face, but frame them positively by discussing how you address these struggles and what strategies you’ve implemented to overcome them.

Illustrate your mentoring style with concrete examples, detailing the techniques you used to support and develop junior underwriters and the positive results of your mentorship.

Articulate your enthusiasm for the role and the company culture at Argo Group. Discuss how your values align with the company's and what excites you about the opportunity to contribute to their success.