Head of Casualty, Philippines

AIG; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG Philippines Insurance Inc is seeking a Head of Casualty to lead the local underwriting team and drive growth in the Casualty line. You will shape risk appetite, approve high-exposure accounts, and mentor underwriters to enhance performance.

Located in the Philippines, this senior role requires strong negotiation, market insight, and collaboration with brokers and clients to maximize profitability and market share.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in Casualty lines and a strong, localized understanding of the Philippine commercial insurance landscape.
• Proven track record of managing and growing a profitable portfolio and communicating risk appetite to brokers/clients.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills for complex contracts.
• Strong people management skills with a focus on mentoring underwriters.
• Analytical ability to assess financial statements and market data for strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute comprehensive business plans for the Casualty line to optimize growth and profitability.
• Direct portfolio risk appetite and profitability within internal underwriting frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Spearhead evaluation and approval of high-exposure accounts and guide structuring of tailored terms.
• Cultivate a high-performing underwriting team through coaching and upskilling.
• Expand relationships with brokers and clients to drive new business and retention.
• Analyze economic indicators and industry trends to adjust pricing strategies.

Skills

Casualty expertise

Market knowledge Philippines

Negotiation

People management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field or professional insurance qualification

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as Head of Casualty, Philippines to make a greater impact through your technical expertise and people skills. This could be the ideal chance to step up into your first Senior level role.

Make your mark in Underwriting

AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Marine, Cyber and Multinational Clients. 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

• In this role, you will architect and execute comprehensive business plans for the Casualty line, strategically optimizing growth, profitability, and local market positioning.
• You will also direct portfolio risk appetite and profitability, ensuring rigorous compliance with internal underwriting frameworks and AIG's regulatory standards.
• You will spearhead the evaluation and approval of high-exposure and intricate accounts, expertly guiding the team in structuring tailored, competitive terms.
• Additionally, you are expected to cultivate a high-performing underwriting team through targeted coaching, mentoring, and technical upskilling.
• On market engagement and innovation, you will expand and leverage deep relationships with key brokers and clients to drive new business acquisition and maximize retention rates.
• And you will also proactively analyze economic indicators, competitor activity, and industry trends to identify emerging opportunities and dynamically adjust pricing strategies.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Deep technical expertise in Casualty lines and a strong, localized understanding of the Philippine commercial insurance landscape.
• A proven track record of managing and growing a profitable portfolio, while clearly communicating risk appetite to key brokers and clients.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, allowing you to effectively close complex commercial contracts and build trust across the market.
• Strong people management skills and a passion for mentoring underwriters, fostering team development, and driving continuous professional growth.
• The ability to analyze financial statements and market data to make strategic, data-backed decisions that improve business performance.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset to partner seamlessly with the claims team and other business lines on creative risk solutions.
• A relevant degree or professional insurance qualification coupled with substantial senior experience in underwriting or risk management.

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 belonging

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 our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity 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

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 Philippines Insurance Inc