Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property at AIG

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (preferred); ACII is an advantage
  • Extensive property underwriting experience and strong technical insurance knowledge; experience underwriting Public Sector accounts is an advantage
  • Understanding of facultative reinsurance
  • Extensive broker relationships across London & SE
  • Proven ability to lead client and broker negotiations
  • Strong ability to understand and construct complex policy wordings
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including delivery of presentations to all levels of stakeholders (claims, distribution, brokers, clients)
  • Appreciation and understanding of legal/regulatory requirements
  • Proven ability to build relationships with brokers and clients
  • Highly numerate and competent in IT packages, including Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative for internal and external issues

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the strategic development of the Retail Property portfolio (Upper Middle Market and Local Authority clients)
  • Develop and lead broker relationships to establish accretive pipelines and opportunities for cross-selling across the AIG network
  • Work cross-functionally with other areas in AIG to achieve corporate objectives
  • Work within agreed decision-making standards, limitations, authorities, and underwriting guidelines
  • Collaborate in a team environment, assisting underwriters and underwriting assistants, including development and training of junior staff
  • Achieve satisfactory ratings on all underwriting quality reviews
  • Leverage reinsurance to support business strategy
  • Ensure all corporate service standards are maintained for brokers and internal colleagues
  • Provide a superior experience for broker and client relationships, taking ownership of relationship management throughout the insurance product life cycle
  • Identify and develop client-focused products and strategies
  • Support a culture of continuous improvement, including improving processes for efficiency and encouraging initiative and responsibility

Skills

Underwriting
Commercial Property
Risk Management
Broker Relationships
Portfolio Development
Reinsurance
Client Management
Cross Selling
Training
Decision Making

AIG

Global insurance provider for individuals and businesses

About AIG

AIG provides a variety of insurance products and services aimed at individuals, families, and businesses. Their offerings include life insurance, retirement planning, and commercial insurance, which help clients manage risk and protect their assets. AIG operates by underwriting insurance policies and managing risk, while also investing the premiums collected to generate income. This company stands out from competitors by not only focusing on traditional insurance but also emphasizing cybersecurity and data protection to keep clients' information safe. AIG's goal is to help clients achieve financial security and peace of mind through comprehensive insurance solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1919Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k)
PTO
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Risks

Sale of personal travel business may reduce AIG's market presence in travel insurance.
Expansion in Atlanta could pose financial risks if expected growth does not materialize.
Deconsolidation of Corebridge Financial might lead to loss of synergies and increased costs.

Differentiation

AIG offers a wide range of insurance products globally, serving diverse client needs.
Corebridge Financial, a subsidiary, enhances AIG's offerings in retirement planning and financial futures.
AIG emphasizes cybersecurity and data protection, ensuring clients' information remains secure.

Upsides

AI adoption in underwriting and claims processing enhances efficiency and reduces costs for AIG.
InsurTech partnerships offer AIG opportunities to enhance digital capabilities and drive innovation.
Telematics and usage-based insurance allow AIG to offer personalized and flexible products.

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