Underwriting Support Associate
Job Description
Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry. Â
Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:Â
- Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.Â
- Confident that they will be treated respectfully.Â
- Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.Â
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us.Â
Argo Surety currently has a challenging opportunity to work in the Chicago, IL office as an Underwriting Support Associate on the Portfolio Management Team. As a Underwriting Support Associate, you will work with the Underwriting Teams to assist with new account set-up, work-in-process statement and financial statement entry into our account management system in addition to collaborating with the Portfolio Management Team on surety operations projects geared toward the proactive monitoring of Argo’s book of business.
Responsibilities
- Support the Contract Underwriting Team by entering new account submissions, work-in-progress statements, and financial statements into Argo Surety’s account management system
- Update accounts as requested including running routine business and consumer credit reports
- Collaborate with a team of colleagues on data driven surety operations projects supporting and informing field and upper management decision-making
Qualifications
- 1-5 years of work experience in a professional office environment is required, with a strong preference for experience in contractor operations, underwriting or surety support roles
- Must have strong PC skills, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Preliminary understanding of financial and accounting principles
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with keen attention to detail, demonstrating ability to achieve high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and juggle many tasks simultaneously in addition to comfortably interacting with people in small groups and social situations
PLEASE NOTE:Â 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.Â
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.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report to learn more about Argo. Â
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 characteristics.Â
The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice
Our Benefits
Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:
- A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
- Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits. Â
- Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies.  Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
- An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
- Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
- A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.
Date Posted
04/08/2023
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