Underwriter, General Construction
Company websitebrookfield.com (Brookfield, opens in new tab)
Base salary $108,018 to $127,194
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Los Angeles, CA
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- LocationLos Angeles, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (just now) · observed since
About this job
Company
Argo GroupArgo 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
Underwriter, General Construction
Los Angeles, CA | In-Office (5 Days per Week)
Build Your Career with Argo Group
At Argo Group, we are committed to empowering talented professionals to make meaningful contributions while advancing their careers. We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to join our growing General Construction team in Los Angeles.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven underwriting professional who enjoys building strong broker relationships, making sound underwriting decisions, and driving profitable growth within a specialized construction portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping our business while working alongside industry experts in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
What You’ll Do
As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing and growing a profitable book of General Construction business while serving as a trusted partner to brokers and agents throughout your territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite, price, and evaluate new and renewal business within delegated underwriting authority.
- Analyze risks and determine acceptability based on company underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
- Build and maintain strong broker relationships through regular communication, marketing visits, and strategic account management.
- Negotiate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing to achieve profitable growth goals.
- Manage assigned broker relationships and portfolio performance, including premium growth, retention, and loss ratio results.
- Utilize underwriting tools, reports, and analytics to make informed business decisions.
- Review and interpret risk data, loss history, financial information, and other underwriting documentation.
- Maintain complete and accurate underwriting files and documentation.
- Resolve audit disputes and provide underwriting support within your territory.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, including cancellation and non-renewal requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance technical expertise and industry knowledge.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and insurance experience.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial underwriting experience with underwriting authority.
- Demonstrated success in growing and managing a profitable portfolio of business.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support broker and client relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience underwriting construction-related risks.
- Professional insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, ARM, or completion of IIA coursework.
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance products and market dynamics.
Why Join Argo Group?
At Argo Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while working with a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. We offer:
- Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings programs
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing specialty insurance organization
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions matter
Compensation
Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $108,018 - $127,194
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus and a 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.
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.
Core Values
At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.
Source: Brookfield on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($108,018) is above 13% of the 1,947 Finance & Accounting roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $138,100; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $170,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingUnderwriter, General Construction$108,018 to $127,194
Underwriter, General Construction$108,018 to $127,194
HR Business Partner$110K to $135K
Recruiter (6 Month Contract)$105K to $120K
Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty$113K to $165K
Actuary - Pricing$113K to $165K
Senior AccountantFrom $101,184
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Underwriter, General Construction (this listing) | $108,018 - $127,194 |
| Underwriter, General Construction | $108,018 - $127,194 |
| HR Business Partner | $110K - $135K |
| Recruiter (6 Month Contract) | $105K - $120K |
| Senior Underwriter, Primary Casualty | $113K - $165K |
| Actuary - Pricing | $113K - $165K |
| Senior Accountant | From $101,184 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Absent from the employer's board; confirmation pending
- absence cleared
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US CA - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $108,018 - $127,194
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