Company. Argo Group. Argo Group 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 Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description. We are looking for a highly capable Underwriting Assistant to join our team. This position will provide support and assistance to the overall underwriting function through customer service, maintaining policies and procedures, processing underwriting transactions, data research and analysis, and other various tasks, as needed. The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:Assist underwriters in carrying out their essential duties and responsibilities to enhance the overall performance of the division through utilization of systems and guidelines. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with underwriters, customers and business partners to provide high quality service to clients. Issue binders, policies, cancellations, endorsements, reinstatements, and related activities within established service standards. Interact with brokers to assist with follow up for underlying information, subjectivities as well as addressing account inquiries. Other duties as assigned. Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:College degree preferred. Must be able to function effectively in a time sensitive and high-volume environment. Flexible and adaptable to changing direction, adjusting priorities and/or work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. Intermediate analytical ability Excellent oral/written communication skills. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with agent/broker workforce. Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and in team environments. Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills. Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills, knowledge of claims, auditing & underwriting procedures. Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/ XLOOKUP, index/match, formulas, data validation, Power Query)Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Data analysis and trend analysis. Financial and loss data interpretation.