Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Argonaut Management Services, Inc
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Dec 27, 2025
Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions. 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). What You'll Do 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 Qualifications and Skills 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 Compensation 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 *PLEASE NOTE:* 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. 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. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: 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. 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. The collection of your personal information is subject to ourHR Privacy Notice Benefits and Compensation 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.