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Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.

At Argo Group, you can make a direct impact while working in an organization small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference. We ask you to bring a growth mindset and a desire to share your unique perspective with our dynamic teams.

Argo Group, a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market, offers 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.

A Brief Overview

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Environmental Technical Claims Specialist to help us on a temporary assignment through 31 August 2025 and work from anywhere in the United States. If this assignment is filled in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Richmond (VA), or San Antonio the assignment can be considered temp-to-hire. This individual will report to a manager who works in New York City and is focused on adjudicating first and third party commercial environmental claims (mostly complex storage tank claims) and contributing to providing superb results for our clients. As this is a temporary assignment, only government mandated benefits will be provided.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Working under limited oversight under broad management direction, adjudicate commercial environmental claims at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity, potentially with major impact on departmental results.
• Conducting detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to find solutions to issues that are numerous and undefined.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties.
• Managing claims in litigation
• Managing diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.
• Properly setting claim reserves, taking into account how different policy wordings impact the claims reserving process.
• Identifying loss drivers and claims trends to reduce claims frequency and severity through data analysis and improved claim management
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution.
• Preparing reports for file documentation
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.
• Negotiates in a timely and effective manner to provide cost effective solutions for the company and its customers within own limits using a range of negotiation styles.
• Processing mail and prioritizing workload.
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers' ability to be profitable).

• A deep knowledge of commercial environmental claims typically acquired through:

• A minimum of seven years' experience adjudicating commercial environmental claims with exposure of $100,000 or more.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. J.D. preferred. Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience adjudicating general liability bodily injury beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Licensed Claims Examiner (Based on state) Must be licensed or have ability to quickly obtain a license in each jurisdiction requiring a license to adjudicate first party claims. within 120 Days.

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.

• Strong claim negotiation skills a must. Ability to take proactive and pragmatic approach to negotiation.

• Must possess a strong customer focus.

• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients' business which may include CEO.

• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.

• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right. Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:

• Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.

• Being solution (not problem) focused

• Thinking with a global mindset first.

• Client focus - the ability to effectively determine specific client needs and to provide value added solutions.

• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast paced environment that is evolving constantly.

• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information.

• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.

• Uses listening and questioning techniques to effectively gather information from insureds and claimants.

• Demonstrates an understanding of mechanisms available for resolving claims settlement disputes (e.g. arbitration and mediation) and when these are used.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.

• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.

• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities.

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.

• Colorado outside of Denver metro, Maryland, Nevada, and Rhode Island Pay Ranges: $64.81 - $89.33 per hour
• California outside of San Francisco metro area, Connecticut, Chicago metro area, Denver metro area, Washington State, and New York State (including Westchester County) Pay Ranges: $71.20 - $98.22 per hour
• New York City and San Francisco metro areas Pay Ranges: $77.79 - $107.26 per hour

Physical Demands

Unless otherwise specified below as an essential function of the job, this role generally operates within a standard office environment requiring the use of a PC and other related office equipment.

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.

Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is.

We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more 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.

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:

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit:

• Get the job done in a non-