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<p>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.</p>
<p> Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:</p>
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<li>Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.</li>
<li>Confident that they will be treated respectfully.</li>
<li>Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.</li>
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<p>At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.</p>
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<p> Argo Surety currently has a challenging opportunity to work in the Chicago, IL office as an AVP, Surety Claims.</p>
<p><b> RESPONSIBILTIES</b></p>
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<li>Thoroughly analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve both commercial and contract surety Bond claims.</li>
<li>Retain, manage, and work with outside counsel in claim, indemnity and regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Extensively communicate with internal and external customers on surety claims and legal matters.</li>
<li>Review, analyze, draft, and revise contracts, bond forms, indemnity agreements, non-disclosure agreements, co-surety agreements and other surety agreements and documents.</li>
<li>Advise underwriting on surety related legal issues.</li>
<li>Pursue salvage and subrogation opportunities</li>
<li>Assist with special projects including legal research, drafting, document review and other assignments.</li>
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<p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
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<li>Juris doctor required. Authorized and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. state.</li>
<li>10 - 15 years' experience as an attorney at a surety and/or construction law firm defending surety and/or construction claims and/or enforcing surety indemnity rights/general indemnity agreements is preferred.</li>
<li>Superior legal skills, including research, analysis, writing, and verbal skills are required.</li>
<li>A relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development (we're a bit fanatical about this, so you should be too).</li>
<li>Experience in international law especially international surety/reinsurance/insurance legal issues, regulatory compliance, indemnity/guarantee agreements is a plus.</li>
<li>Foreign language skills are a plus, but not mandatory.</li>
<li>You will work as part of a team, so you must be a team player and must be comfortable collaborating to achieve common goals in a team environment. In addition, you must have a high level of integrity and the ability to earn the trust of co-workers.</li>
<li>A high sense of responsibility and pride in completing a work product of excellence.</li>
<li>Acquire and maintain all necessary adjuster's licenses</li>
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<p><b><i> PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.</i></b></p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p><b> To all recruitment agencies</b>: 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.</p>
<p> 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, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report to learn more about Argo.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice</p>
<p><b> Our Benefits</b></p>
<p> Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.<br> Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:</p>
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<li>A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.<br> </li>
<li>Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.<br> </li>
<li>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 dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.<br> </li>
<li>Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training<i> </i>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.<br> </li>
<li>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.<br> </li>
<li>Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.<br> </li>
<li>A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.</li>
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