Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines

AIG Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Underwriter to underwrite Inland Marine products, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the field, preferably with Inland Marine expertise. The role requires effective communication, analytical skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Inland Marine experience preferred.
• Commercial Insurance Company Agency or Brokerage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Inland Marine products under general direction.
• Evaluate and select submissions to be underwritten.
• Build relationships with clients and brokers.
• Support management with special underwriting projects.

Skills

Understanding of Inland Marine Insurance

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Financial acumen

Negotiating skills

Adaptable to dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Job description

Senior Underwriter Inland Marine

At AIG we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Underwriter will contribute to the growth of the business by underwriting Inland Marine products under general direction, issuing quotes and policies while ensuring standards and compliance guidelines are met. Responsible for underwriting large accounts and building relationships with clients and brokers.

How you will create an impact

• Evaluating, prioritizing and selecting submissions to be underwritten
• Delivering strategic account reviews and preparing associated file documentation

Adhering to underwriting guidelines and discipline

• Assisting management with the implementation of profit center strategic initiatives and providing technical underwriting and marketing support on other projects
• Assisting regional manager and product leaders in developing existing and establishing new broker relationships
• Collaborating with Distribution Territory Managers and other lines of business to target business development opportunities
• Working with management brokers clients and other partners on deal structure contract terms and conditions on a portfolio of more complex risks
• Representing AIG at client and broker functions
• Contributing to the development of less experienced staff

Participating in special underwriting projects as needed

Providing superior customer service to brokers and clients (internal & external)

What youll need to succeed

• Understanding of Inland Marine Insurance and associated risks including fundamentals of loss trends, loss triangles and ratemaking etc. with a focus on Transportation and Logistic risks.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills and be able to make decisions based on level of authority.
• Effective in dynamic environment, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, working at pace and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), collaboration, building trust with wide range of colleagues and clients.
• Financial acumen, appetite for learning about the industry, negotiating skills and a focus on writing profitable business.

Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience; Commercial Insurance Company Agency or Brokerage experience preferred; Inland Marine experience preferred.

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

Ready to prove your potential We would love to hear from you.

AIG Canada is proud to be named one ofGreater Torontos Top Employersfor the seventh year in a row. This award demonstrates AIGs commitment to outstanding human resources initiatives and fostering a forward-thinking workplace.

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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 security as well as your professional development to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

Were 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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Functional Area

UW - Underwriting

AIG Insurance Company of Canada

Required Experience

Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1