Team Lead - Construction & Environmental at AIG

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Construction, Environmental, MiningIndustries

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven Casualty Underwriting Experience, with an emphasis on Environmental and Construction products
Prior management or team-lead mentoring experience with strong ability to lead and manage a team of underwriters
Flexibility and ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments
Proven ability to deliver difficult messages whilst influencing positive outcomes
Organized, highly motivated, self-starter who takes responsibility for own performance and demonstrates leadership in their approach to work, training and knowledge seeking
Proven ability to work within a collaborative team framework, to provide a positive influence on others and to support the team manager as required
General understanding and awareness of people’s behaviours, their complexities and how to deal with them
CIP/FCIP/CRM designation is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of casualty underwriters to achieve underwriting excellence and profitable results
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning
Build, solidify and lead broker and client engagements, and produce new business by working with our broker network to source new opportunities
Diligently underwrite and service clients within Environmental, Construction and Mining segments of portfolio
Collaborate with Distribution and other colleagues to achieve positive outcomes with both renewals and new business and execute on opportunities
Ensure you and your team’s adherence to all standards including service level agreements for premium processing, policy issuance, file maintenance and underwriting governance
Produce accurate and timely information for casualty leadership, assisting in the budgeting/forecasting process on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Casualty UnderwritingPeople LeadershipBroker EngagementClient ServicingEnvironmental UnderwritingConstruction UnderwritingMining UnderwritingPolicy IssuanceUnderwriting GovernanceTeam CoachingMarket AnalysisRisk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Team Lead - Construction & Environmental role?

Candidates need proven Casualty Underwriting experience with an emphasis on Environmental and Construction products, prior management or team-lead mentoring experience, and a CIP/FCIP/CRM designation is considered.

What leadership responsibilities does this role involve?

The role requires leading, coaching, and developing a team of casualty underwriters, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning, while delivering difficult messages and influencing positive outcomes.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Team Lead role?

A strong candidate will have excellent communication skills, proven leadership in managing underwriters, flexibility in changing environments, and a self-starter mindset with collaborative team influence.

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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