Underwriter, UK Commercial Property, Major Accounts

AIG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company is seeking an Underwriter for their Major Accounts Property team in Greater London. The role involves collaborating with high-profile clients to identify risks and ensure access to comprehensive solutions. Candidates should have property underwriting experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent relationship-building skills. The position emphasizes in-person collaboration within a culture that values inclusion and professional growth, along with an attractive Total Rewards Program.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program including health benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Property underwriting with a focus on Major Accounts.
• Multinational experience and knowledge of regulations advantageous.
• Proven capability in building relationships with brokers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic development of Major Accounts portfolio.
• Develop broker relationships and drive client service processes.
• Ensure all corporate service standards are maintained.

Skills

Property underwriting experience

Strong technical insurance knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Relationship building with brokers and clients

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

ACII certification (advantage)

Job description

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.

About the role

As an Underwriter in the Major Accounts Property team you will work with some of AIG’s most high-profile clients with a focus on those with total insurable assets greater than $1bn. You will partner directly with Brokers and Clients helping them to identify risks, reduce exposure and ensure they have access to AIG’s core value proposition.

How you will create an impact

• Contribute to the strategic development of our Major Accounts portfolio; build visibility with brokers and clients; drive the client service process.

• Develop broker relationships establishing accretive pipelines, and cross selling opportunities across the AIG network.

• Work cross functionally with other areas in AIG to achieve corporate objectives.

• Work within agreed decision making standards, limitations, authorities and underwriting guidelines.

• Achieve satisfactory ratings on all underwriting quality reviews.

• Ensure all corporate service standards are maintained to both brokers & internal colleagues.

• Ability to prioritise workload and to use own initiative for both internal and external issues.

• Maintain and develop strong broker and client relationships.

• Support the culture of continuous improvement in all areas including improving processes to make the business more efficient and creating an environment where people are encouraged to take initiative and responsibility.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Education preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. ACII is an advantage.

• Property underwriting experience and strong technical insurance knowledge, with a particular focus on the Major Accounts sector.

• Multinational experience and knowledge of local markets/regulations advantageous.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven ability to build relationships with brokers and clients.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you!

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