Underwriter 1 - Environmental
About the job
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and at least one year of underwriting experience, or equivalent experience and education, are required.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word is required.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills are required.
- Oral and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines is required.
- Customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude are required.
- Ability to quickly evaluate the accuracy of data and information is required.
- Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell products or address processing requirements is required.
- Ability to work independently with guidance and procedures provided is required.
- Ability to travel is required.
- Underwrite and analyze new business and renewal submissions.
- Ensure marketing initiatives are achieved and consistently communicate products and services to appointed brokers.
- Assist the regional manager and product leaders in developing existing broker relationships and establishing new relationships to attract business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a submission pipeline sufficient to achieve overall production and business mix objectives.
- Actively participate in client and broker meetings as required.
- Use market contacts to bring in new business, gather and share market intelligence, and cross-sell products.
- Participate in special projects and assignments as requested.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fitch assigned Clearbrook a BBB IDR with stable outlook on December 2, 2026.
- Management forecasts underwriting improvement in 2026 from specialty lines and expense reductions.
- Farm Family's results starting in 4Q25 improve Clearbrook's overall financial performance.
What critics are saying
- Run-off legacy lines still drag results; Fitch expects contraction to reduce adverse impact.
- The January 2026 rebrand to Clearbrook signals Argo's standalone identity is gone.
- A 2026 lawsuit against Argo entities shows continuing claims exposure and legal noise.
What makes Argo Group unique
- Brookfield's 2023 $1.1 billion acquisition gives Clearbrook deep capital and portfolio support.
- Clearbrook focuses on U.S. specialty P&C, with casualty, environmental, inland marine, and programs expertise.
- Management added Brookfield-aligned leaders in 2025, including CEO Chris Donahue and COO Arturo Pelaez.
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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
6 month growth
3%1 year growth
3%2 year growth
3%As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2003
Argo Group promotes CFO Donahue to CEO; Chan now CFO.
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.
Campbell joins from Argo Group, where she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Contract Wordings.
Bermuda market veteran Kevin Madigan has been appointed as head of Capital Management at Argo Group.