AVP Underwriting, Environmental

Argonaut Management Services, Inc
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Jan 10, 2026
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 We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Vice President of Environmental Underwriting to help lead profitable growth within our Environmental portfolio. This role blends hands-on underwriting with strategic leadership-partnering with brokers, shaping portfolio performance, and developing underwriting talent. What You'll Do Drive profitable growth by achieving monthly and annual production, profitability, and portfolio performance goals, including GWP, Loss Ratio, and Combined Ratio objectives Underwrite and analyze new and renewal Environmental business while ensuring disciplined risk selection and pricing Lead broker engagement and marketing efforts by strengthening existing relationships, developing new partnerships in targeted territories, and representing the organization in broker and client meetings Monitor economic conditions, legal developments, and insurance market trends to inform underwriting strategy and decision-making Manage and develop a team of professional underwriters, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture aligned with business objectives Contribute to departmental business planning, special projects, and strategic initiatives as needed What You Bring Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8+ years of underwriting experience, including underwriting and marketing responsibilities (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Demonstrated success contributing to underwriting profitability and portfolio management Experience developing and executing an annual business or department plan Proven leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills Customer-focused mindset with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels Willingness and ability to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice Technical Skills Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook Experience with ImageRight, Guidewire, or similar underwriting systems preferred Comfortable working with underwriting platforms, support systems, and basic workflow or programming concepts Compensation & Benefits The base salary range listed applies to New York hires and will be commensurate with experience. Compensation for other locations may vary based on market conditions. New York Pay Range: $185,900-$223,100 Annual performance-based bonus Competitive and comprehensive benefits package *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.