Major Accounts Specialist Underwriter, Commercial Property

American International Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Major Accounts Specialist Underwriter for their London office. This role involves working with high-profile clients to manage complex insurance solutions, develop broker relationships, and contribute to strategic goals. The firm values diversity and inclusion while promoting employee development through various benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial security

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Extensive property underwriting experience with technical insurance knowledge.
• Ability to understand and construct complex policy wordings.
• Experience in implementing strategic business plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead broker relationships and establish pipelines.
• Contribute to the strategic development of Major Accounts portfolio.
• Mentor and coach less experienced Underwriters.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

ACII

Tools

IT packages

Job description

Major Accounts Specialist Underwriter, Commercial Property

Apply locations London

Time type Full time | Posted Today | Job requisition id JR2503466

At AIG, we are reimagining how we help customers manage risk. Join us as a Senior Underwriter, Major Accounts, Commercial Property, to contribute to this transformation. This is an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued team member.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG's underwriting teams help find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We aim to transform our operating model, reshape our roles, and unlock our colleagues' full potential, empowering them to grow as insurance professionals and add value to our customers and AIG.

About the role

As an Underwriter in the Major Accounts Property team, you will work with high-profile clients with insurable assets exceeding $1bn. You will partner directly with Brokers and Clients to identify risks, reduce exposure, and ensure access to AIG’s core value proposition.

How you will make an impact

• Contribute to the strategic development of our Major Accounts Multinational portfolio; build visibility with brokers and clients; drive the client service process.
• Develop and lead broker relationships, establishing pipelines and cross-selling opportunities across AIG.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within AIG to achieve corporate objectives.
• Mentor and coach less experienced Underwriters.
• Identify and develop client-focused products and strategies, including Reinsurance where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes and encouraging initiative and responsibility.
• Adhere to decision-making standards, authorities, and underwriting guidelines.
• Construct policy wordings to find suitable solutions for AIG and clients.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, team development, and knowledge sharing.
• Support special projects, broker initiatives, product development, and portfolio management.
• Maintain service standards with brokers and colleagues.
• Prioritize workload effectively and use initiative for internal and external issues.
• Ensure underwriting quality reviews are satisfactory.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive property underwriting experience with technical insurance knowledge, especially in the Major Accounts sector.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations with clients and brokers.
• Strong client management skills.
• Ability to understand and construct complex policy wordings.
• Experience with Multinational and Captive programmes and understanding regulatory environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; ACII is an advantage.
• Strong technical insurance knowledge, especially in large account underwriting in the Multinational sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with brokers and clients.
• Experience in implementing strategic business plans and delivering profitable returns.
• Good organizational skills and numeracy.
• Proficiency in IT packages.

Ready to advance your career? We’d love to hear from you!

Our culture emphasizes in-person collaboration, so team members are primarily in the office to foster effective teamwork and a supportive environment.

Enjoy benefits that matter

Our Total Rewards Program offers benefits focused on health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development, supporting you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a difference

AIG is a global leader in insurance solutions, committed to innovative risk management and community support. We invest in our people through continuous learning and foster a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Culture of inclusion

We respect and celebrate talents, backgrounds, and opinions through learning, cultural activities, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We are committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for all applicants.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Functional Area: UW - Underwriting

Join us in helping individuals, businesses, and communities manage risk and discover new potential. Our people are our greatest asset, and together we can achieve excellence.