Chief Underwriting Officer- Rockwood Products

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.

Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel :

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.

The role will work hybrid (no less than three days per week on-site) at our Rockwood, PA office.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Develop underwriting strategies which produce expected profitability and are consistent with the Company's overall strategy
• Comply with all statutory laws, regulations and protocols
• Ensure compliance with all reinsurance treaties
• Manage and control facultative reinsurance placements
• Ensure resources are properly planned and maintained in all areas of responsibility
• Lead underwriting planning
• Lead change
• Train, mentor, coach and supervise all direct reports and all constituents who affect Rockwood customers
• Manage the execution of the Rockwood's service model
• Manage and integrate the Underwriting and Loss Control teams
• Delegate underwriting authority as appropriate.
• Operate within established Line of Authority (LOA) and obtain any required approvals that may fall outside of that authority
• Advance knowledge of Rockwood products and service capabilities
• Advance process improvements and support efforts that will increase productivity and efficiency
• Produce various reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Enhance and manage the Company's marketing strategy
• Direct all facets of product sales and services
• Monitor and manage rate, product form, and rule changes
• Monitor losses and direct appropriate underwriting action and loss control resources
• Communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing
• Maintain constant review of changes in the marketplace for potential new business opportunities
• This position will require communicating both corporate changes as well as changes from the various insurance industry regulators to subordinates

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Achieve financial and strategic goals
• Effectively represent Rockwood with key customers
• Compliance with all regulatory entities and internal controls
• Perform work in a logical, orderly & skillful manner
• High level of business acumen within insurance and of the specialty businesses insured
• Competence with multiple lines of insurance
• Maintain a high level of quality work product
• Manage assignments to assure results are accurate and completed on schedule
• Maintain client focus with our agents, policyholders, and strategic partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals
• Safeguard confidential information
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills
• 30% of the time may involve travel for business related functions

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 15+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree or CPCU required
• Ability to say no as tactfully as saying yes
• PA Insurance Producer's License required
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access

PLEASE NOTE : 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.

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. 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 company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. Argo and its insurance subsidiaries are rated A-' by Standard and Poor's.

Argo's insurance subsidiaries are rated A-' by A.M. Best. More information about Argo is available at www.argogroup.com .

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 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, and holiday 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.

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.
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.
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