Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts, Foreign Casualty
Company: American International Group
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Who we are American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading
global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience,
today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property
casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other
financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and
jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and
services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets,
manage risks and provide for retirement security. Get to know the
business General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance
products and services for commercial and personal insurance
customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching
property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range
of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel
distribution network. About the role This level underwriter
typically handles accounts/clients that are most complex. Has a
greater underwriting authority and handles larger accounts and/or
more complex risks than the Senior Underwriter. The role will be
responsible for underwriting Foreign Casualty products Develops and
manages underwriting strategies for both renewals and prospects
within his/her portfolio of accounts. This includes knowledge of
the current market penetration of Retail Casualty products and the
development of specific plans to increase portfolio share. Develops
and implements negotiation strategies. Makes independent sales
calls to market and cross-market products. Identifies target
markets, designs and implements strategies for lead development and
builds prospect lists. Provides technical direction to management,
less senior specialists, producers, and claims adjusting personnel.
Communicate risk appetite and Retail Casualty Value Proposition to
brokers. Collaborate with Distribution, Territory Managers, and
other line(s) 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 broker to understand the deal structure, terms, and AIG
Services that best meets clients' needs. May review, evaluate and
make recommendations to underwriting guidelines. May 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. Will identify cross selling
opportunities. Provide superior customer service to brokers and
clients. TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 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 Retail Casualty lines of business
including product features, forms, regulatory environments and
risks etc. (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.
A look at our benefits (For U.S. and UK only) At AIG, we have a
100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And
that begins with our employees. We're proud to offer a range of
employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters
most - your health care, savings, financial protection, and
wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health,
family, and military needs. For example, the "Giving Back" program
allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your
community. We also believe in fostering our employees' development
and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone
their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps
of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for
eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and
knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future
positions to which they may transfer or progress. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer American International Group, Inc., its
subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this
commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or
any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation.
At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our
future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative
workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.
Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in
each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only
respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique
perspectives. To learn more please visit:
https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion AIG is
committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations
to job applicants and employees with physical or mental
disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in
order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the
application or hiring process, please send an email to
candidatecare@aig.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined
on a case-by-case basis. AIG reserves the right to conduct a
criminal background check, tailored to the requirements of a job,
after a conditional employment offer is made. Unless otherwise
required by law, AIG does not automatically exclude any applicant
with a criminal conviction for a job or class or jobs. For more
information about Philadelphia law specifically, copy and paste the
following link within your browser:
http://www.phila.gov/HumanRelations/PDF/BTB%20POSTER%20FINAL_3-9-16.pdf
In order to work from or visit an AIG office, and in accordance
with the terms and conditions of AIG's COVID-19 vaccination policy,
individuals hired into this position will be required to attest
that they have been fully vaccinated and agree to have their
vaccination status and proof of vaccination confidentially stored
by AIG. Exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis in
accordance with applicable law. Functional Area: UW - Underwriting
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25% Relocation Provided: No
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