Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market – Excess at AIG

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of Commercial Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
  • Advanced working knowledge of the NA Casualty lines of business including product features, forms, regulatory environments and risks (i.e. Environmental, Excess or Primary Casualty, NA Auto, WC, AL, GL, DBA, Foreign Casualty)
  • Demonstrated sales, marketing, and relationship building experience
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated and results-oriented
  • Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions
  • Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude
  • Expert with underwriting analytical tools and technology
  • Primarily in-office work

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite an Excess Casualty portfolio for the most complex accounts/clients with greater underwriting authority and larger accounts/more complex risks than Senior Underwriter
  • Develop and manage underwriting strategies for renewals and prospects within portfolio, including knowledge of current market penetration of NA Casualty products and plans to increase portfolio share
  • Develop and implement negotiation strategies
  • Make independent sales calls to market and cross-market products
  • Identify target markets, design and implement strategies for lead development, and build prospect lists
  • Provide technical direction to management, less senior specialists, producers, and claims adjusting personnel
  • Communicate risk appetite and NA Casualty Value Proposition to brokers
  • Collaborate with Distribution, Territory Managers, and other lines of business underwriters to target desirable accounts and cross-selling opportunities from brokers
  • Rapidly evaluate, prioritize, and select submissions to be underwritten
  • Recognize and create cross-sell opportunities for other Commercial products
  • Work with brokers to understand deal structure, terms, and AIG Services that best meet clients’ needs
  • Review, evaluate, and make recommendations to underwriting guidelines
  • Direct or conduct internal underwriting audits
  • Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure with brokers and clients
  • Participate in special underwriting projects as needed
  • Develop strong, long-term relationships with brokers and clients to profitably grow a book of business
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities
  • Provide superior customer service to brokers and clients

Skills

Underwriting
Excess Casualty
Risk Assessment
Negotiation
Broker Relations
Portfolio Management
Cross-Selling
Market Penetration
Sales Strategy
Casualty Insurance

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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