Early Career Underwriting Analyst, Financial Lines

American International Group, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG Australia is offering an Early Career Underwriting Analyst program in Sydney for recent graduates seeking to develop in Financial Lines underwriting. The two-year program blends formal training, mentoring, and hands-on underwriting exposure across multiple lines, including Financial Lines and multinational clients.

Start in March 2027 with a structured pathway and development opportunities. As a graduate, you will support underwriters, gather information, and contribute to risk assessments

Qualifications

• Recent graduates (within 2 years prior to 2027) with strong academic/extracurricular achievements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with customer-service focus and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating insurance applications for product coverage.
• Review risk submissions for underwriting guidelines and authority.
• Gather and verify information from clients, agents and databases to support risk assessment.
• Help prepare underwriting reports and proposals and support policy issuance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Commerce/Economics/Law desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Early Career Underwriting Analyst, Financial Lines### Early Career Underwriting Analyst, Financial LinesApply: Sydney: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 20, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR2604324#LI-JC1 This Early Careers role will be an ideal opportunity to develop your experience and expertise in Insurance.AIG Australia 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. AIG offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Operating for more than 50 years, AIG has established a reputation as a leading insurer and ally to our multinational, corporate and SME clients.**Early Career Analyst (Graduate) Program**At AIG, we are constantly working to ensure that all employees have the training and skills they need to have a rewarding and successful career. Designed with that commitment at its core, our globally centralised Early Career program provides a platform for participants to launch or accelerate their careers. Through a range of approaches including innovative experiential learning and technical training, performance assessments, formalised mentoring, and exposure to senior leaders, our Early Career program offers unparalleled development opportunities for our diverse early career talent.Whether you’re a recent university graduate or graduates with up to two years of work experience, the program is designed to evolve with the rapid pace of technological advancements and changing employee preferences to ensure that today’s participants become leaders capable of conquering tomorrow’s challenges.Over the two-year duration of the program, successful candidates will work in a dynamic environment combining formal and experience-based training alongside meaningful and rewarding work experience. Then, guided by experienced professionals, they will put the skills they learn into practice in a supportive corporate environment.Applications close on 20th December 2026 with the position commencing in March 2027.**Make your mark in Underwriting**AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.**How you will create an impact**Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:* Assisting underwriters in evaluating insurance applications for product coverage.* Review risk submissions and determine if they meet underwriting guidelines, relevant underwriting authority and AIG principles.* Conducting research and analysis on properties, including inspections and assessments.* Gathering and verifying information from various sources, such as clients, agents, and databases.* Assisting in the preparation of underwriting reports and proposals.* Collaborating with other departments, such as claims and sales, to ensure accurate risk assessment.* Providing support in policy issuance and endorsement processes.* Maintaining accurate records and documentation of underwriting activities.* Keeping abreast of industry trends, regulations, and changes in underwriting guidelines.* Providing excellent customer service to clients and agents, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.**What you’ll need to succeed*** Candidates MUST have graduated within the last 2 years prior to 2027.* AIG seeks candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about and committed to the insurance industry.* Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of applications* A curious nature and a customer service mindset with good communication skills (verbal and written).* Enthusiastic team player with the ability to optimise business values to clients by delivering high-quality services and positive client experiences to sustain and enhance the customer base.* Passion for customer service excellence and ability to build, develop and maintain positive relationships* High level of initiative and ability to prioritise tasks in an agile environment along with excellent time management and organisational ability.* Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data and use it for decision-making* Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Economics or Law would be desirable.At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why team members come together in the office four days per week. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.Ready for faster career growth? We would love to hear from you!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 what’s 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 security—as well as your professional development—to 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 world’s 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 other’s 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 AIG’s 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.*AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] Area:UW - UnderwritingAIG Australia Limited