Full-Time

Underwriting Manager Agriculture

Agriculture

Posted on 6/13/2026

Argo Group

Argo Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Underwrites specialty insurance and risk management

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Richmond, VA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Albany, NY, USA | Omaha, NE, USA

In Person

Primarily in-office role; choose from Albany NY, Omaha NE, or Richmond VA.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Requirements
  • Bring over eight years of P&C underwriting experience, preferably with exposure to leading teams and working with agricultural risks.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in underwriting systems and data feeds.
  • Exhibit strong business acumen, analytical decision-making, and resilience, thriving in fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving challenges.
  • Lead with emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, providing meaningful coaching, and building strong relationships across teams and partners.
  • Communicate confidently with executive leadership and peers, leveraging polished presentation skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite and key business software.
  • A college degree and/or insurance industry designation(s) will help move you to the top of the list.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Expertly oversee underwriting operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing of policy changes and reinstatements while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
  • Coach and support underwriters, provide co-signs for guideline adherence, facilitate ongoing training and development, adjust workloads for optimal flow, and set clear performance goals for team members.
  • Establish and refine processes to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Serve as key liaison for territory coordinating with field leadership, responding to claims inquiries, and regulatory tasks.
  • Lead underwriting audits, enforce best practices, and actively participate in strategic projects and committee meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

Argo Limited operates in the specialty insurance space, offering tailored risk management and insurance solutions for clients with complex or niche risks. It underwrites insurance policies, handles claims, and invests premiums to generate income that supports profitability. The company differentiates itself by focusing on niche sectors such as construction, marine, and energy, applying expert risk assessment rather than relying on generic policies. Its goal is to build long-term client relationships through reliable coverage, disciplined risk management, and commitments to corporate responsibility and community engagement.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pembroke, Bermuda

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Brookfield Reinsurance’s $1.1 billion acquisition delivers enhanced financial resources.
  • Kevin Madigan strengthens capital management with Bermuda market expertise.
  • Julie Saunders bolsters inland marine capabilities from Markel experience.

What critics are saying

  • Brookfield acquisition delists Argo shares and ends independent operations.
  • Integration dilutes Argo’s niche focus through resource reallocation.
  • Leadership changes with Donahue as CEO disrupt claims handling expertise.

What makes Argo Group unique

  • Argo excels in specialty insurance for niche high-risk sectors like construction, marine, and energy.
  • Cyber Sphere provides digital cyber-risk insurance with preventive tools for small businesses.
  • Ariel Re diversifies revenue through global reinsurance via Bermuda and Lloyd’s syndicates.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Insurance Journal
Mar 24th, 2025
Argo Group Promotes CFO Donahue to CEO; Chan Now CFO

Argo Group promotes CFO Donahue to CEO; Chan now CFO.

Reinsurance News
Mar 24th, 2025
Argo names Chris Donahue as CEO

With this is mind, David Chan has been named as Argo's Chief Financial Officer, having served as Argo's Chief Accounting Officer since 2022.

Stock Titan
Feb 19th, 2025
Willis appoints Helen Campbell Head of Property Wordings in North America

Campbell joins from Argo Group, where she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Contract Wordings.

The Royal Gazette
Oct 16th, 2024
Kevin Madigan joins Argo Group

Bermuda market veteran Kevin Madigan has been appointed as head of Capital Management at Argo Group.

Earnix
Oct 9th, 2024
Earnix Appoints US Insurance Leader Jessica Buss to its Board of Directors

Jessica Buss joined Argo Group in August 2022 as Chief Executive Officer, where she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the company and managing its overall operations.

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