Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines at AIG

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

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

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience (Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Advanced knowledge of the US Financial Lines business (D&O, EPL, PTL, Cyber, Fidelity) including product features, forms, regulatory environment and risks
  • Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as well as the ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change and exercise influence
  • Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on level of authority
  • Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions
  • Comfort with analytical tools and technology

Responsibilities

  • Rapidly evaluating, prioritizing and selecting submissions to be underwritten
  • Demonstrating technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation
  • Exercising judgment, negotiating and making sound business decisions effectively based on level of authority
  • Rendering alternative outcomes for more difficult situations and making real-time decisions in a fast paced environment characterized by ambiguity and change
  • Using all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
  • Understanding fundamentals of loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking
  • Assisting management with the implementation of profit center strategic initiatives and providing technical underwriting and marketing support on other projects
  • Assisting regional manager and product leaders in further developing existing broker relations as well as establishing new relationships to attract business opportunities
  • Collaborating with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other line(s) of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross selling opportunities
  • Working with management, brokers, clients, and outside counsel on deal structure, contract terms and conditions on a portfolio of more complex risks
  • Participating in various underwriting and marketing initiatives to improve company results and drive portfolio strategies
  • Developing strong, long term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business
  • Representing AIG at client and broker functions with supervision as necessary/appropriate
  • Contributing to the mentoring, training and development of less experienced staff
  • Participating in special underwriting projects as needed
  • Providing superior customer service to brokers and clients (internal & external)

Skills

Underwriting
Financial Lines
Risk Assessment
Account Review
Negotiation
Loss Trends
Loss Triangles
Ratemaking
Broker Relations
Strategic Initiatives

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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