Construction Underwriter (EAR/CAR)

AIG; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG is seeking a Construction Underwriter to join their London team. This role focuses on underwriting new and renewal business, assessing risk, and building relationships with brokers. Ideal candidates will have construction underwriting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to grow professionally.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

In-person collaboration culture

Qualifications

• Construction underwriting experience preferred.
• Ability to analyse financial data.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business for profitable growth.
• Assess risk desirability through broker contact.
• Provide accurate management information including submissions and premium tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Networking

Organizational skills

Sales orientation

Education

ACII qualification (or desire to achieve)

Job description

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

We are looking to grow our Construction team globally and have opportunities for more than one Underwriter to join our London based team as part of this growth strategy. We're happy to consider candidates with either EAR and CAR experience or a combination of both.

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 Construction line.
• You will be responsible for assessing the desirability of risk through regular contact with brokers and close co-ordination with AIG subject matter experts.
• 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, pipeline tracking and total premium. Also in supporting ad-hoc data production and analysis for treaty renewal and other purposes.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Construction underwriting experience is preferred;
• The ability to analyse financial data.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Customer and sales orientated behaviours: motivated, tenacious, focused, technically skilled, proactive and accountable.
• A hunger for building knowledge and becoming ACII qualified.

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

#LI-AIG

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].

Functional Area:

UW - Underwriting AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd