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Company

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

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Inland Marine Technical Claims Specialist to join our team in one of our Argo offices: Albany, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Omaha, or Richmond (VA). This is a fully in-office role, with employees working on-site five days per week to foster collaboration, strengthen team relationships, and support business performance.

In this role, you will handle the company's most complex inland marine claims, including Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment, and Motor Truck Cargo, ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective resolution.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated office during standard business hours.

EssentialResponsibilities:

Working with limited oversight and broad authority, you will:

• Adjudicate highly complex inland marine claims involving significant exposure and technical difficulty, often with major impact on departmental outcomes
• Conduct in-depth investigation, analysis, and information gathering to resolve complex and undefined claim issues
• Analyze policy language, endorsements, claim forms, client instructions, and supporting documentation to determine coverage applicability
• Manage claims in litigation, ensuring appropriate strategy and resolution approach
• Set, evaluate, and adjust reserves with consideration of policy wording and claim developments
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including experts, TPAs, and vendors, to support claim resolution
• Monitor and evaluate TPA performance for US-based programs

• Minimum of 7 years of experience handling commercial inland marine claims, particularly motor truck cargo, with exposures of $100,000+
• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience, including insurance designations or additional relevant experience)
• Active New York General Adjuster License, or reciprocal Florida, Texas, or California license required, or obtainable within 3 months of hire
• Experience working with specialty programs, TPAs, MGAs, or third-party vendors preferred
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, including claims impact on profitability and business performance
• Proven ability to manage complex, ambiguous claims requiring independent judgment and discretion

• Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and claims resolution abilities
• Deep understanding of reserving practices and financial claim management
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Client-focused mindset with ability to develop value-added solutions
• Innovative and solution-oriented thinking, with intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• Strong ethical judgment and commitment to doing the right thing

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• Richmond $137,500 - $165,000
• Chicago Pay Range: $151,000- $181,250
• Los Angeles Pay Range: $165,000 - $198,000

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

• Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity.The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.
  
• Adjusters are empowered with broad authority and encouraged to develop creative, individualized solutions for each case.
  
• We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employeeshavemore interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.
  
• Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims.We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.
  
• We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.