Business Development Underwriter

aig; Capelle aan den IJssel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) in Capelle aan den IJssel seeks a Business Development Underwriter to grow the Financial Lines portfolio.

You will combine underwriting expertise with a commercial mindset to develop new portfolio arrangements and optimize existing ones, working with brokers and agents to identify opportunities and deliver profitable portfolio growth. You will assess new and renewal business for your focus area, contribute to growth targets, and support product

Qualifications

• Underwriting experience in Financial Lines is required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the Dutch Financial Lines marketplace and authorized agents (Volmachten) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new Financial Lines portfolio arrangements and optimize existing ones.
• Expand broker network and build relationships to drive profitable portfolio growth.
• Provide monthly management information including submissions statistics, bind rate, and premiums.
• Assess new and renewal business for your focus area and support product development within guidelines.

Skills

Underwriting

Networking

Relationship building

Time management

Job description

Business Development Underwriter- Portfolio Solutions Financial Lines

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.

What do we do

AIG develops insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies and individuals, embodying the tradition of innovation and bringing to market groundbreaking insurance solutions for our changing world. Based in our Netherlands office located in the Rivium in Capelle aan den IJssel, you will be part of our Portfolio solutions team of currently 14 enthusiastic professionals within the Portfolio Solutions department.

About the role

As a business Development Underwriter you will play a key role within our Portfolio Solutions team. The Team focuses on expanding AIG’s presence in the SME segment by offering accessible and efficient insurance solutions through brokers and authorized agents (Volmachten).

Combining underwriting expertise with a strong commercial mindset, you will develop new Financial Lines portfolio arrangements and optimize existing ones. You will work closely with our distribution partners to identify market opportunities, strengthen relationships, and deliver profitable portfolio growth.

How you will create an impact

• Your relationships with brokers and authorized agents will be key to your success. You will need to provide excellent service 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.
• Contribute and be responsible for (a part of) Portfolio Solutions growth target and provide accurate monthly management information including rationales behind submissions statistics, bind rate, average premium, and total premium.
• Continuously identify and develop best practices and procedures plus look for new ways to improve the service and product offering. And support in departmental product development efforts within the scope of AIG’s product development guidelines.
• You will be responsible for assessing new and renewal business for your respective focus area.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Underwriting experience (minimum 3 years) in Financial Lines is required.
• A good understanding of the Dutch Financial Lines marketplace as well as the authorized agents marketplace.
• 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.

Offer

AIG offers a competitive primary and secondary benefit package based on experience and function level accompanied with other advantages like global career opportunities and extensive training and personal development programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

#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 - UnderwritingAIG Europe S.A. (Netherlands branch)