Job Description

At Argo Group, you can be part of an organization where we are small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference.  You can make a direct impact while working in a high-performing, innovative and inclusive team.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients.  We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, frequent, integrated communication, and authentic recognition of excellence.   View the latest Investor Presentation to learn more about Argo.   

The Actuarial Analyst - US Reserving will assist with US Operations reserve analyses and related activities (including financial close activities and ad hoc projects), preparation and reconciliation of reserve-related data, and gathering information for year-end reporting (Actuarial Opinion and annual report) as well as external reporting (auditors and BMA/EBS).

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assist in the execution of US Operations reserve reviews under the direction of the VP – US Reserving.
Prepare reserving related reports for US Reserving including quarterly reserve meeting material.
Improvement of data and reports to increase the efficiency of the US Reserving close process and associated reporting.
Participate in the internal peer review process.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or related field of study.
3+ exams of the Casualty Actuarial Society pursuing credentials.
2+ years of property/casualty experience.
Basic knowledge of property/casualty insurance.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to interact and work within a team environment and approach actuarial work as a collaborative product.
Detail-oriented and able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of information.
Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work with various data software such as SQL, VBA, and Power BI.
Experience with ResQ is a plus.

The range provided is for Colorado-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than CO may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $79,200 - $93,300 plus eligibility for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. 

To all recruitment agencies:  Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.   Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

How We Work - Our Employee Values

Employees at Argo thrive together as a responsible, profitable specialty insurer where all stakeholders share in our success.  

We are committed to:

The entrepreneurial spirit

Doing the right thing

Collaborating

Respecting each other

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. 

Our Benefits

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.

Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.

Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs.   In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include retirement savings, matching 401K (US-based employees), generous paid time off (PTO), paid caregiver and parental leave, employee assistance program (EAP), an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering a 15% discount, and an array of voluntary benefits.  

Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies.   Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.

An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.

Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.

A generous Employee Referral program that has resulted in 25% of all new hires this year.