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Underwriting Assistant, Tax Liability

Argonaut Management Services, Inc
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
May 13, 2026
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 capableUnderwriting Assistant to support our Tax Liability team. This position will provide support and assistance to the overall underwriting function through maintaining policies and procedures, processing underwriting transactions, data research and analysis, and other various tasks, as needed. This role will work onsite 5x per week from our New York City, NY office location. 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. Maintain accurate and complete underwriting files and records. Prepare binders and policies for underwriters' review and approval. Interact with brokers to assist with invoicing, follow up for underlying information, subjectivities as well as addressing account inquiries. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with underwriters, brokers and business partners. Other duties as assigned. Core qualifications and requirements for this position include: Responsiveness is key. Must be able to function effectively in a time sensitive and fast-paced environment Must be detail-oriented, organized yet flexible and adaptable to changing direction, adjusting priorities and/or work on multiple tasks simultaneously Mustadhere to confidentiality rules, professional ethics, and integrity in handling all client matters,including documents and information Able to work autonomously, proactively and able to work with limited supervision and in team environments College degree required with strong preference given to prior exposure to law and/or finance settings Excellent oral and written communication skills Professional, ability to maintain a positive working relationship Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook 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, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package. New York City Pay Range: $65,382 - $79,458 *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. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. 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. The collection of your personal information is subject to ourHR Privacy Notice 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.