Underwriter, Aerospace

AIG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Toronto is seeking an Aerospace Underwriter to assess risks and drive business growth. You'll work closely with brokers and support new business generation while managing renewals. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team at AIG, recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers.

Qualifications

• Some underwriting experience is preferred but other relevant experience can also be considered.
• Ability to analyze financial statements is required.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business for profitable growth.
• Assess risk desirability through broker contact and claims history review.
• Generate new business by expanding the broker network.
• Provide accurate monthly management information on submissions and premiums.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Networking

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer oriented behavior

Sales oriented behavior

Technical skills

Job description

Overview

Join us as an Aerospace Underwriter to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This Underwriter role will be an ideal next step in your career if you already have some relevant experience in insurance – or this could be your entry into underwriting if you have transferable skills.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. 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

• This role will focus on underwriting new and renewal business to help drive the profitable growth of our Aerospace business.
• You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers, close co-ordination with AIG subject matter experts and robust reviews of claims history and general company information.
• Your relationships with brokers will be key to your success. You will need to provide excellent service to brokers through a consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting. You will also aim to generate new business by expanding your broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market – in line with a sales plan established with your manager.
• Another key aspect of the role is the provision of accurate monthly management information including submissions, bind rate, average premium, and total premium.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Some underwriting experience is preferred; however, you are welcome to apply if you have other relevant professional experience.
• The ability to analyze financial statements.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Customer and Sales orientated behaviors: motivated, tenacious, focused, technically skilled, proactive, and accountable.

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

AIG Canada is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for the seventh year in a row. This award demonstrates AIG’s commitment to outstanding human resources initiatives and fostering a forward-thinking workplace.

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Functional Area: UW - Underwriting AIG Insurance Company of Canada