Financial Lines Underwriter

AIG Insurance; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader in Dubai is looking for an Underwriter to develop strategies for Financial Lines products and ensure excellent service to clients and brokers across the region. The ideal candidate will assess risks, make decisive underwriting decisions, and maintain compliance with regulations while being involved in local training and audits. Strong communication skills and a relevant degree in finance or insurance are essential. AIG emphasizes in-person collaboration to foster an effective working environment.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program covering health and financial security

Professional development opportunities

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Qualifications

• Evaluate insurance submissions based on financial data and underwriting guidelines.
• Make informed decisions on accepting or declining applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for the Financial Lines team products.
• Underwrite accounts and schemes for renewal and new business.
• Service clients and brokers across UAE.
• Participate in local and regional training and audits.
• Monitor premium processing and liaise with the accounts department.

Skills

Risk assessment

Underwriting decisions

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree or certification in finance or insurance

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategies for the Financial Lines team products to ensure targets are met through sustainable underwriting.
• Underwriting accounts and schemes both for renewal and new business purposes as allocated.
• Service clients and brokers across UAE.
• Work on execution of Digital strategy and AIG ONE development.

Functions Key

• Jointly responsible for executing the Financial lines business plans and budgets and carry out the appropriate functions within the business.
• Establish/Maintain strong customer/industry relationships including Broker relationships at all levels with indigenous and international broking firms.
• Underwriting Financial lines business including new and renewal business within authorities granted and in accordance with profit center guidelines.
• Continual review and development of Products and development of new Products including associated Marketing material.
• Ensure Reinsurance is arranged in accordance with current company guidelines where required.
• Ensure credit control procedures are maintained and followed to company standards.
• Attain appropriate levels of expertise in all product lines including changes and developments.
• Complete all delegated projects in the manner expected and requested by the Financial Lines PCM and Team Leaders.
• Full participation in local and regional training (underwriting and personal skills).
• Undertake presentation to clients and/or brokers where required including product specific training and pitching for business.
• Undertake departments self-audit procedures as required.
• Responsibility for monitoring of premium processing: ensuring that estimates are met and that premiums are processed in a timely manner; ensuring that accounts are processed according to AIG guidelines and GST rules; monitoring receivables and unallocated cash and liaising with Accounts Department with regard to collections.
• Work with Financial Lines PCM Team Leaders and Regional Line Managers to ensure that strategies are developed and executed.
• Develop and improve office systems and processes on an ongoing basis.
• Assist Financial Lines PCM with ongoing business analyst tasks such as assisting with quarterly and/or annual budgets forecasting submission tracking and another financial reporting task as allocated.

Job Accountabilities

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate insurance submissions requests to assess risk based on financial data creditworthiness and underwriting guidelines.
• Underwriting Decisions: Make informed decisions on accepting modifying or declining applications ensuring alignment with risk assessment and company policies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements industry standards and company underwriting guidelines in all decisions and actions.
• Communication and Customer service: Clearly communicate underwriting decisions requirements and explanations to agents brokers clients and internal stakeholders. Provide them support and assistance by addressing inquiries explaining underwriting decisions and resolving issues.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of underwriting activities decisions and correspondence for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex underwriting issues discrepancies or challenges efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.

At AIG we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in whats most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health wellbeing and financial securityas well as your professional developmentto bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each others talents backgrounds cultures opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIGs greatest assets and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides 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.

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