underwriter

AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Underwriter for its London Group Personal Accident & Travel team. You will manage key PA/Travel clients and brokers, focusing on large premium accounts and writing renewals and new corporate programs.

The role emphasizes technical underwriting expertise, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, office-based environment. CII accreditation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting large premium Group PA/Travel accounts.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
• CII accreditation or working towards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective account management service to key clients/brokers while meeting growth/profitability objectives.
• Use underwriting systems to manage data input, tracking and processing accurately.
• Provide excellent customer-centric service to brokers with timely, proactive support.
• Underwrite new and renewal business within agreed Personal Insurances standards and authority on allocated accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities by building and expanding relationships across the market.
• Control work-state to ensure effective renewal and quotation processing and servicing requirements.
• Support development of new/enhanced services and reports and assist with projects as required.
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with regulatory, conduct and risk management responsibilities and contract certainty on cases.
• Take personal responsibility for career development and keep up to date with industry changes.

Job description

We are recruiting for an Underwriter to join our London specialist Group Personal Accident & Travel team to provide an effective account management service for designated key Group PA/Travel clients and associated brokers in accordance with business values, objectives, procedures and processes. As an underwriter focusing on large premium accounts, you are recognized for your technical expertise and ability to execute the renewal of existing and the writing of new corporate and multinational programs. You balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, and judgment, along with a risk mind-set. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes for the programs you manage.

• Provide an effective, timely and efficient account management service to key clients/brokers whilst meeting the department's growth and profitability objectives.
• Use designated Underwriting systems and processes to manage underwriting and information-tracking, inputting required data consistently and accurately.
• Provide an excellent customer centric service to brokers through consistent, timely, and proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Underwrite new and renewal business within agreed Personal Insurances decision making standards, limitations, and underwriting authority on allocated accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities by building and expanding relationships across the market.
• Control own work-state to ensure effective service in the processing of renewal and new business quotations, endorsements, queries, and other servicing requirements
• Support the development of new and enhancements to existing services and products and assist the team in producing reports or completing specific projects, as required.
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with key regulatory, conduct and risk management responsibilities and ensure contract certainty on cases managed.
• Take personal responsibility for career development and pro-actively keep up to date with industry and business issues and changes.
  Proven track record of writing and managing Group PA & Travel accounts.
• A good understanding of Group A&H and the interaction with other lines of business.
• Ability to collaborate and engage different stakeholders required to drive mutually beneficial results.
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, organise work and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Customer and sales focused with a good understanding of the London and A&H market.
• Tenacious, motivated, proactive, numerate, and literate.
• Working towards or have achieved CII accreditation.

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.